Part Time MDS Nurse: LPN or RN

MDS Coordinator

Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Healthcare Management family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Job Description

• Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.
• Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for both all payer sources.
• Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month-end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Collect information to complete the MDS using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident, and/or family interviews.
• Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according to Federal Regulations.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation, and make appropriate recommendations; assist with chart audits.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with NC, or LPN with experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting; long-term care setting preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Personal integrity and professionalism to work effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team, Patients, and Families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Benefits

• Employee engagement activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent training
• Competitive pay and benefits