Job Description

MDS Nurse- Full Time

Mount Alverna Village-Parma, OH 

Mount Alverna Village, part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community located in Parma, Ohio. We are a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, memory support assisted living, and skilled nursing/ long-term care. Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community. We are currently looking for  nurses to join our team!

We love our Nursing Staff! THAT’S WHY WE OFFER…

• PayActiv – Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
• Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
• Great Health Plans
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Monthly Employee Recognition Program

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize and direct the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process in accordance with current applicable federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations. This position is responsible for appropriate reimbursement through accurate completion of the MDS tool. 

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the resident assessment (MDS, CAAS and Care Plans), in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines governing the facility.
• Complete timely submissions of the MDS and monitor all related reports including but not limited to Validation reports, Case mix reports, 5-Star Report, Quality Measures, HMX/Vision reports, PointRight, etc. Communicate appropriate information to the Interdisciplinary Team/Management Team. Participate in QAA process as appropriate.
• Ensure resident trackers, discharges and MDSs are opened/closed appropriately, ARDs and Completion dates are set and entered on the Resident Care Conference Schedule, resident interviews are scheduled/completed, and resident/responsible party notices for Resident Care Conferences are sent in a timely manner.
• Responsible for communicating all necessary MDS details to the Interdisciplinary Team in a timely manner to assure accurate complete of MDS process.
• Verify accurate completion of resident face sheets including ranking diagnoses and coding on admission and throughout MDS process.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assessment and forms related to the MDS including but limited to Braden, Skin Grids, Admission, Falls, Restraints, Side rails, AIMS, Bowel and Bladder, etc.
• Participate in daily Interdisciplinary Team standup and Utilization Review meetings. Provide input and assist in completion of Medicare Certifications/Re-certifications, managed care updates and pre-certifications, NOMNCs/ABNs, DENCS/KePro appeals and any other requests for information for reimbursement. Work with the nursing team to assure thorough and appropriate documentation that meets all regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee and assist in the ongoing Triple check process assuring completion per facility policy and guidelines.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use and implementation of the MDS process.
• Attend and participate in continuing education, workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field and the MDS process.
• Will participate in case management of any insurance, Medicare or Medicaid residents.

Position Requirements

Education : Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Licenses/Certifications: active RN license that permits practice in the state the associate is hired to work in

Experience : 1-2 years of experiene in MDS

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

About Franciscan Ministries:

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs. DFWP/EOE/e-verify

Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story?

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