MDS/Care Plan Assistant

SCENIC NURSING AND REHAB CENTER LLC is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time MDS/Care Plan Assistant who is motivated and possesses excellent assessment skills.

MDS experience in a senior care setting is required.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NURSE MANAGER POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A WEEKEND ON-CALL (every 8TH weekend) *MY BE REQUIRED TO WORK FLOOR IF CALL OUTS*.

In this MDS position, you will be responsible for the coordination, development, and completion of the residents assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and State regulations as well as a Company policy and procedure.

This MDS position is NOT remote, you must be able to come to the facility, THIS IS 3 DAYS A WEEK.

MUST BE HERE ON THURSDAY FOR CAREPLANS, we are flexible on the other two days..

You will work aside two other MDS 

This position requires an understanding of the MDS rules and regulations as described in
the MDS User's Manual, including item coding, RAPS, CAA's, Care Planning,
electronic submission, scheduling, PPS including knowledge of MDS submission
process, final validation reports, and an understanding of Medicare rules and regulations
including coverage, benefit periods, certification, 30 Day rule.
Essential Duties
1. Maintains Tracking Tools for the MDS and Medicare.
2. Makes skilled services decisions and initiates Medicare non-coverage letters and
expedited determination notices.
3. Provides nursing care, as needed, in accordance with Resident Care Policies and
Procedures and maintains the safety and well-being of the residents.
4. Acts appropriately under the direction of the assigned supervisor and acts as an active
member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
5. Attends meeting of supervisory and administrative staff, as applicable. Participates
actively on the Quality Assurance Team (QA).
6. Completes assigned sections of MDS assessments for nursing.
7. Reviews the health records for each resident, including reviewing written notations
of significant changes affecting:
a. Level of activity
b. Eating habits
c. Physical, mental, and emotional status
8. Participates in planning and adjustment of Medicare assessment scheduling.
9. Coordinates the IDT to accomplish timely completion of assignments, Care Plans,
and CAA summaries.
10. Assists and teaches the Care Planning process to nurses and other members of the
team including ADL training.
11. Communicates with nursing and clinical personnel on the implementation of the
resident Care Plan.
12. Completes Medicare Daily Documentation Guide on admission.
13. Assists with studies related to improvements of nursing care, if needed.
14. Gathers baseline information to identify potential and acute problems and thoroughly
and accurately completes areas of the MDS nursing admission assessment and
quarterly assessment and Medicare assessments using currently approved format.
15. Prepares for and attends team and family Care Plan conferences in a professional,
supportive manner, as assigned.
16. Observes and examines the total resident focusing on body systems, skin, integrity,
weight, hydration status, and reports changes in resident condition promptly to the
Supervisor.

If you like having fun and still getting the work done, then this is the place for you!!