MDS Resource Nurse

Position Description

We are looking for an outstanding MDS nurse to work closely with our facilities in Nor Cal
- Stockton and Sacramento. This consultant will be responsible for providing expertise, leadership, modeling, and support for organization-wide initiatives. He/she will also work on the implementation and or evaluation of the facility’s Quality Measurement and Performance Improvement program to ensure quality of resident care outcomes.

• Must possess a current, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
• 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience, preferred.
• Experience with MDS completion and process.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Certification is preferred.
• Understanding of computer technology, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

• Overseeing assigned facilities’ comprehensive resident assessment process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Auditing completion of MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Reviewing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education as necessary.
• Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving regarding care-based reimbursement systems and quality reporting program.
• Provide consultative support and training to MDS Coordinators within the assigned facilities, to coordinate and guide resident-centered care.
• Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with Care Planning.
• Provide additional guidance related to clinical documentation and coding as it relates to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
• Provide support and guidance to assist assigned facilities to achieve and maintain 5-Star Quality Measure Rating.
• Auditing and monitoring of RAI timeliness and accuracy of information in furtherance of regulatory standards.
• Support resident care by identifying trends and developing processes and action plans. Must be able to perform and present Root-Cause-Analysis.
• Reviews and audits data to support assigned facilities’ obligation to accurately capture diagnosis codes in accordance with PDPM guidelines.
• Provide on-going education, support, and make recommendations to optimize quality of care delivery.
• Attend and support assigned facilities’ Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI).
• Work as an advocate for MDS Coordinators in relationship to the facility leadership, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Maintain the most current knowledge of State and Federal guidelines and regulations related to the RAI and reimbursement.
• The Regional MDS Nurse will assist the facility to prepare for the surveys and should be available to assist during the survey.

Competitive Pay, Great Work Environment!

Come apply today!