Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and oversee all functions of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and resident care assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements and to certify timely completion of MDS assessments. This position will also assess residents physical and mental function and document in MDS database completely and accurately; document all additional assessments required completely and accurately and oversee Restorative programs.

Common Responsibilities:

• Oversee scheduling of MDS assessments to assure compliance with federal and state requirements

• Review and certify completion of MDS assessments

• Coordinate all functions of the MDS assessment process

• Participate and/or conduct interdisciplinary meetings

• Coordinate, implement, review and assess restorative nursing programs

• On-call once a month

Requirements

Ideal Experiences Include:

• Registered Nurse Licensure verification per KBN, Education

• Minimum two years of clinical experience in a health care setting

• Minimal one-year long-term care experience

• Prior experience completing MDS assessments

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and coverage guidelines as related to skilled nursing

• Knowledge of case mix guidelines as indicated by state-specific reimbursement model

• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary for providing quality resident care

• Physical abilities regarding lifting, squatting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling