MDS Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

MDS Nurse
8am-4-30pm

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a MDS Nurse.  See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your clinical skills to guide your career path.

Did you know?  Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.

What We Offer You?  At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
  
• We Offer Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Fulltime Employees
• Medical, Guardian Dental and Vision, Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Navigator – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401k Retirement

Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!

Summary:  
The MDS Registered Nurse is responsible for the timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, RN preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid nursing license in the state employed. 
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Job Functions:

• Monitors and guides the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments and RAPS.
• Primary UR Coordinator.
• Oversees gathering of information for assessments and care plans.
• Monitors and audits MAR’s, TAR’s, flow sheets, and physician orders.
• Assesses prospective residents in conjunction with other team members.
• Obtains data warehoused reports and QI/QM reports.
• Schedules and facilitates in patient/family care conferences.
• Participates on various committees.
• Inputs or supervises the input of MDS assessments, the transmissions to the state, and obtaining receipt of validation.
• Manages the Care Planning process.
• Performs the functions of a nurse when required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members,  and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of RAI requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.