Optalis Health Care Job Description

Position Title: M.D.S. RN

Position Summary

Responsible for completing MDS Assessments according to Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

I. RAI Preparation and Process

• Ensures completion of RAI.
• Inputs data into the RAI computer system.
• Assists with ensuring the completion of the RAI by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Screens each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.

II. Medicare Review and Coverage

• Assist Interdisciplinary staff with Medicare review via chart audit.
• Ensure that Change of condition RAIs are initiated when appropriate.
• Review chart documentation to reflect the need for the care and services the resident receives.

III. Other Duties

• Ensure RAI/MDS software is functioning properly.
• Work closely with the state RAI/MDS automation coordinator.
• Utilize the Internet for research and information gathering for changes in the RAI and Medicare process.
• Act as a liaison to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Perform other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the Administrator.

Employee Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________