MDS Registered Nurse

Sign on Bonus : $3000.00 for RN & $2000.00 for LPN 

We have a full-time opening for a MDS Registered Nurse. 

Must be able to work various shifts per week and be available weekends.

• Must have 2 or more years experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Background check required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident
• Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology and participate in quality assurance activities
• Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• MDS experience is REQUIRED.
• Skilled Nursing experience is REQUIRED.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 and RAC certified is a plus!
• The qualified candidate should have knowledge of professional theory and practice in the field of nursing and be able to demonstrate that knowledge.
• The qualified candidate must be able to understand, read, write and follow oral instructions in the English language.