MDS Assessment Coord RN Job at Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg, MS

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  • Merit Health Wesley
  • Hattiesburg, MS

Job Description

What's in it for the job seeker: Merit Health offers a competitive benefits package for job seekers, including 401k with matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance, and up to $20k in student loan repayment. Join a facility that supports professional development!


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To apply, please email jessica_quiroz2@chs.net


Job Summary

The MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and associated reports. This role involves scheduling and facilitating interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The MDS Coordinator provides leadership, delegation, and support to nursing and care staff, utilizing clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient care delivery.

Essential Functions
  • Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates, ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
  • Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes, maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
  • Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods, ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
  • Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
  • Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
  • Reads and acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
  • Supervises, delegates, and evaluates the performance of licensed and non-licensed staff to ensure quality care and effective resource utilization.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
  • 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care, long-term care, or home health required
  • 1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care preferred
  • 1-2 years of previous supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments, RAI processes, and regulatory standards.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
  • Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans.
Licenses and Certifications
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
  • Specialty certification recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in the applicable area of practice preferred
What's in it for the job seeker: Merit Health offers a competitive benefits package for job seekers, including 401k with matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance, and up to $20k in student loan repayment. Join a facility that supports professional development!


INDNUR


To apply, please email jessica_quiroz2@chs.net

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