MDS Nurse Full-Time

MDS Nurse

Sequoia Transitional Care - Porterville, CA
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 annually
Status: Full-Time
General Purpose

The primary purpose of the MDS Nurse position is to oversee the facility's resident assessment process to ensure assessments are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and payer guidelines.

This role focuses on coordinating individual resident assessments, completing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and ensuring interdisciplinary care planning to support quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities


* Provide oversight for the facility's weekly PDPM meetings for skilled residents


* Track and monitor effective utilization of PDPM tools, including but not limited to:
+ Physician Diagnosis Verification
+ Admission/Discharge CSR (GG)
+ Weekly CSR
+ PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool
+ PointRight


* Monitor and analyze Quality Measures (QM) and QASP performance monthly and quarterly; provide clinical recommendations for improved outcomes


* Provide PDPM and MDS education and training to MDS Coordinators and clinical staff as needed


* Assess and determine the health status and level of care for all new admissions


* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments


* Communicate resident level of care and assessment findings to the interdisciplinary team


* Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with regulatory timelines


* Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with appropriate reference dates throughout each resident's stay


* Perform data entry and ensure accurate electronic submission of MDS assessments


* Verify electronic submissions, perform corrections when necessary, and maintain appropriate documentation records


* Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with federal and state regulations


* Assist interdisciplinary team members in developing and revising individualized care plans


* Ensure resident care plans identify present and potential problems, establish realistic goals, and outline appropriate nursing interventions


* Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individualized care


* Assess resident outcomes and ensure care plans are reassessed and revised when necessary


* Manage and communicate level-of-care changes within the facility and notify appropriate departments


* Generate required forms related to resident acuity and level-of-care changes and submit documentation to appropriate agencies as required by state regulations


* Maintain strict confidentiality of all resident information, including Protected Health Information (PHI)

Supervisory Requirements

This position includes supervisory responsibilities related to the M...