Job Description

MDS Nurse at SSM Health summary:

The MDS Nurse is responsible for monitoring the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to update care plans for residents. This role includes communication with managed care providers, conducting care plan conferences, monitoring documentation, and providing training to nursing staff. A registered nurse with geriatric experience, the MDS Nurse ensures compliance with certification regulations and supports resident care in a skilled nursing facility.

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WI-St Francis Home

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Monitors resident Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assume accuracy.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with IDT and therapies to determine resident’s potential for improvement and updates care plan.
• Communicates with managed care/insurance providers as required.
• Conducts care plan conferences with IDT members, residents, and families.
• Monitors and communicates changes in the minimum data set process to administration and IDT members.
• Monitors documentation of CNA’s and nursing staff. Conducts training and review of ADL’s and other minimum data set related requirements.
• Obtains prior authorizations for new admissions if required.
• Works in conjunction with Admissions and Medical Records to assure that certification and re-certification regulations are followed.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of geriatric experience with Medicare A coordination experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

State of Work Location: Missouri 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 
• Or 
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or 
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or 
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1801000068 RN - SNF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
• Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)  before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

Keywords:

MDS Nurse, Registered Nurse, geriatric care, nursing care, patient care, Minimum Data Set, interdisciplinary team, healthcare compliance, skilled nursing, care plans

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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