Travel Registered Nurse - in San Francisco, CA

MDS Assessment and Coordination:

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• Conduct comprehensive and accurate MDS assessments for residents, ensuring all data collected meets the facility’s standards and regulatory requirements.n
• Ensure that assessments are completed timely (typically every 3, 6, or 12 months), and accurately reflect the resident’s current health status, including medical conditions, functional abilities, and psychosocial factors.n
• Work with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., physicians, social workers, therapists) to gather relevant information for the MDS assessment.n
• Update MDS assessments as needed based on changes in a resident’s condition, care plan, or regulatory requirements.n

Care Planning and Collaboration:

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• Collaborate with the care planning team to develop individualized care plans based on the MDS assessments, ensuring that residents' needs are met and addressed appropriately.n
• Ensure care plans are reviewed and updated as needed, based on ongoing MDS assessments, changes in the resident’s condition, or feedback from the care team.n
• Provide support in implementing and monitoring care plan goals, ensuring consistency across various disciplines.n

Regulatory Compliance:

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• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations related to MDS assessments and long-term care documentation.n
• Ensure the facility remains in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, state regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards regarding the MDS process and care documentation.n
• Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments to the appropriate regulatory bodies for reimbursement and quality measures.n

Documentation and Reporting:

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• Accurately document all MDS assessments, care plans, and updates in the electronic health record (EHR) or MDS software systems.n
• Generate and submit required reports for Medicare, Medicaid, or other payer programs, ensuring proper billing and reimbursement.n
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding each resident’s progress, care plan changes, and any modifications in their health status.n

Quality Assurance and Monitoring:

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• Perform regular audits and reviews of MDS assessments to ensure that they are completed correctly, fully, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.n
• Monitor resident care outcomes to ensure that services provided are effective and that the facility meets required quality measures for health care services.n
• Participate in facility quality improvement initiatives, particularly those involving care plans, documentation, and MDS compliance.n

Training and Education:

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• Provide training and support to nursing staff, care providers, and other team members on the MDS process and requirements.n
• Educate staff on how to accurately document resident care, complete MDS assessments, and use MDS-related software or systems.n
• Stay updated on regulatory…