Registered Nurse Sr.- Minimum Data Set (Mds) Coordinator, Idvs

Description

State of Idaho OpportunityIdaho Division of Veterans Services

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.

We offer competitive wages: $39.00-$45.00 per hour and participation in a top-rated retirement program.

The Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Registered Nurse Senior-Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator for the state-of-the-art Veterans Home in Post Falls.
The ideal candidate conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care. Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within one year of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.

Benefits:

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance. 
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader). 

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.
• Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS.
• Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
• Collaborating with health plans, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.
• Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regard to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.

Performs professional nursing care that may include:

• Client assessment
• Care plan development
• Health education
• Clinical activities
• Case management
• Direct nursing services
• Charge nurse responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho as defined by Idaho Code 54-1408 or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418, in one of the following compact states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
• Experience: Performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) process.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Certification.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.