MDS Nurse LVN/RN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Sweetwater Healthcare Center, we’re committed to providing love and attention one resident at a time. And that’s why we’re so committed to the success of the people who build their careers here. It’s people like you who are the key. You’re the reason we’re setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services, and long-term care. Join us and discover how one of the lives you’ll change will be your own.

Your talent can make a difference each and every day. And if you think that’s rewarding, wait until you hear about the career advantages we can offer you. Everyone deserves a great life, including you.

What We Offer:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career

Job Summary:

The MDS Nurse manages the process of assessment, planning, facilitation, coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for services and options to meet the individual resident need promote quality, cost-effective outcomes while adhering to Federal and State guidelines, and in accordance with company’s policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages the RAI Process from resident admission to discharge in order to maintain clinical compliance and receive appropriate funding from Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care pay sources

2. Completes MDS and all pertinent forms required in a timely, accurate, documentation-supported and case mix optimized manner

3. Develops, with input from the interdisciplinary team members, individualized care plans reflective of the resident status

4. Coordinates resident assessments and services by other clinical departments

5. In conjunction with the Business Office Manager, provides timely information for all managed care clinical authorization and justifications

6. Manages the daily PPS/OBRA case management meetings and weekly level of care meetings

7. Other duties as assigned

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.

Minimum Data Set and Care Plan experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.