We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDS Nurse to join our team at McCall Rehabilitation and Care Center. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents.

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and Care Plans.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies.
• Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to develop and implement plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely completion of assessments and care plans.
• Utilize the MDS Scheduler to plan and set Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) and communicate ARD selection to the IDT.
• Accomplish MDS sections as assigned and fulfill CAAs as required.
• Complete Care Plan items and attend Care Plan meetings as assigned.
• Implement monthly infection tracking logs and conclude UDA's during observation periods.
• Finalize diagnosis coding and create diagnosis sheets, confirming skilled physician's certification.
• Monitor documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.
• Participate in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.
• Deliver teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide teaching and mentoring of CNA staff on Nursing ADL documentation.
• Sign off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
• Active license to practice as a RN/LVN/LPN license valid in this state.
• Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.