MDS Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time MDS Nurse. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the Facility.   Displays flexibility, teamwork, compassion, respect, honesty, politeness and accountability in dealing with residents, family members, staff and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment functions and that they are aware of the penalties, including civil money penalties, for false certification.

• Ensure assessments accurately reflect the physical, mental and psychosocial status each resident.

• Ensure assessments reflect optimal reimbursement for services provided.

• Ensure appropriate documentation to support services provided.

• Initiates, directs and maintains the Medicare PPS and OBRA assessment schedules to ensure timely completion of all assessments.

• Complete entry trackers and discharge assessments accurately and timely.

• Ensure that an Initial Admission Assessment is completed within fourteen (14) days of the resident’s admission.

• Ensure that quarterly and annual resident assessments are completed on a timely basis.

• Collaborate with the IDC team to identify significant change in resident status and, ensures that a comprehensive resident assessment is scheduled within fourteen (14) days of a significant change in the resident’s condition.

• Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS.

• Sign and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion.

• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.

• Review validation reports for fatal errors and warnings and completes Modifications and Inactivations in accordance with CMS Correction Policy.

• Maintain a PPS pathway for all residents on Medicare Part A and Managed Care.

• Collaborate with facility Director of Rehabilitation to ensure the most appropriate ARD is utilized for Medicare assessments thru the use of PPS pathways

• Provide billers with PPS pathways to ensure accurate billing.

• Complete Comprehensive Status Updates to Case Managers on all managed care residents per company guidelines.

• Complete and maintain timely completion and signing of Physician Medicare Certifications.

• Prepare for State and Federal agency audits related to RAI process and reimbursement.

Specific Requirements

• Must have 2 years of MDS experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in this Florida.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.