MDS Nurse

Currently looking for a full time experienced MDS RN! This position would be our 2nd chair and report to our MDS Coordinator. Are you an experienced nurse who wants to remain clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse? Are you organized, efficient, and able to manage your own work with autonomy? MDS nursing at The Laurels of Massillon may be just what you're looking for! Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard‑working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities. Responsibilities Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames. Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review. Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff. Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning. Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’. Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator. Remains current with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements. Qualifications Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred. Experience as an MDS Nurse New hires can request religious or medical exemptions. However, they are ineligible to work while an exemption is under review. #J-18808-Ljbffr