Traveling Mds Nurse Sioux City, Ia Area

Traveling MDS Nurse

Sioux City, IA Area

Job Summary:

Arboreta Healthcare is seeking a Travelling MDS to serve as an MDS Nurse in various locations as the need arises. During periods when not serving as the MDS Nurse, this role will provide education and support to facilities who may need additional training or support. Experience should include demonstrated past MDS Nurse success in the Skilled Nursing Facility environment. Candidates must be a RN in either Nebraska or Iowa. This position will require travel in Nebraska and Iowa as the need arises.

The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.

• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.

• Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.

• Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process.

• Facilitate the involvement of appropriate health professionals needed to improve or maintain the residents’ functional abilities at the highest practicable level.

• Ensure the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission.

• Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MOS.

• Review the validation report and ensure that appropriate action is taken.

• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.

• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.

• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.