NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - MDS

Job Overview Position: Nursing Program Specialist – MDS (Nursing Program Specialist / MDS) – Requisition No: 875254, Position Number: 50556088. Location: Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home, Orlando, Orange County, FL. Salary: $72,113.08 annually, paid bi‑weekly. Responsibilities Scheduling and/or overseeing scheduling of all resident MDS assessments to assure timeliness. Coordinate and oversee all functions of the MDS assessment process to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements. Participate in resident level of care determination upon admission, and participate in tracking changes in residents’ level of care to assure timely scheduling of MDS assessments. Review all MDS assessments and related forms to certify timely completion by signing the MDS forms on the appropriate sections. Review reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as necessary. Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator. Analyze Quality Indicator reports for potential resident concerns and problems and review residents’ care plans to be sure this information is included. Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information. Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules. Establish open lines of communication between all departments. Observe infection control procedures relating to Nursing services. Work cooperatively with administration, Nursing Service Personnel, Physicians, community agencies, residents, families, and Consultants. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service. Perform all duties assigned in a cooperative, effective, timely, and professional manner. Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision. Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support and perform this skill when necessary. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Nurse. Valid CPR card. At least 6 years of professional nursing experience (or a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with 2 years of experience, or an associate degree with 4 years of experience). Successful completion of employment screening, including a national background check and drug test. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of experience working in a long-term care facility with a geriatric population. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Basic experience and familiarity with MDS. Experience conducting RAI‑MDS assessments and compiling data reports based on those assessments. MDS Certification. Benefits Competitive wage scale. Choice of insurance plans – HMO or PPO. Health insurance – Individual plan $50 per month; Family plan $180 per month. Spouse program – reduced rate if both spouses are members of the same plan and work full time for the State of Florida. Life, dental, vision and other benefits. Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Investment Plan and Pension Plan. Florida Deferred Compensation Plan – 457b pre‑tax program. Vacation leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays. Tuition waiver program for full‑time employees – up to 6 credit hours each semester. Additional Information The position is in the Career Service system, and may be eligible for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program, allowing up to $4,000.00 per year per nurse enrolled for up to four years (payments made at the end of each 12‑month enrollment period). Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the ADA, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io) in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. Veterans’ Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr