MDS Nurse (RN or LPN) (RICHMOND)

Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm (shift is flexible) Must have prior MDS experience! Are you an experienced nurse who wants to remain clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse? Are you organized, efficient, and able to manage your own work with autonomy? MDS nursing at The Laurels of University Park may be just what you're looking for! Benefits : Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision 401K with matching funds DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays Flexible scheduling Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness Zero cost uniforms Responsibilities : The Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse works the RAI process and conducts assessments and care plan coordination for those residents assigned. Some responsibilities of the MDS nurse include : Completes the MDS, CAAs and care plans within regulated time frames Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning Coordinates, identifies, and / or initiates significant change MDS Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator Remains current with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements Qualifications : Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred Experience as an MDS Nurse Ciena Healthcare : We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way. IND123