WAGE RATE - $38.00/HR GENERAL DESCRIPTION: MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurse collects and assesses information for the health and well-being resident in Medicare or Medicaid-certified beds. Complies with Federal and State requirements for all MDS sections. Follows facility policy and procedures. The MDS Nurse monitors residents’ health and well-being from the time of admission through the end of their stay. Assist with Quality Assurance and quality measures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include, but are not limited to, the following.) + Completes the nursing components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure timely completion of Minimum Data Set. + Ensures completion of PPS and/or OBRA assessments for both subacute and long-term care as required. + Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident is provided for the best quality of life possible. + The MDS Nurse uses independent judgment in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. + The MDS Nurse utilizes State and Federal guidelines for the RAI process ensuring documentation meets necessary guidelines and reimbursement standards. + Signs the MDS forms to signify completion of the process. + Reviews validity of MDS responses from all disciplines. + Ensure timely completion and accuracy of MDS assessments. + Work with the Administrator and Quality Care Coordinator to conduct concurrent MDS reviews to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories. + Gathers information from nursing, dietary, social services, therapy, and physician services to ensure appropriate quality of care and reimbursement. + Other duties as assigned by the Administrator . + As needed, the MDS Nurse will assist with completing nursing assessments and the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care given, goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. + Ensure legal compliance for the facility by following the MDS Process. + Assists with determination coverage for skilled Nursing services and provide. complete team with documentation information to prevent payment denials. + Utilizes the RAI, MDS 3.0, QM and QRP manuals to ensure the highest quality of care is provided, documentation supports outcomes and maximum reimbursement is achieved. + Review 24-hour report for updates and possible change of condition. + Assists with the Quality Assurance Program as needed. + Must be able to work more than either eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week. QUALIFICATIONS: + Current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse + Knowledge of MDS 3.0, CAA’s, Medicare and Medicaid Guidelines for coverage and reimbursement + RAC-CT Certification helpful + Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work independently and under time constraints + Long-Term Care Experience + Basic computer skills