MDS Nurse

Come join our awesome team as a MDS Nurse with The Preserve! The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).

Hourly Pay:

$31.25•45.67 per hour based on experience

Shift:

PRN/On Call•

Remote/On Site Travel:

possibility to cover Colorado and Minnesota Employer/Employee Benefits (some require fulltime to be eligible) : Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 403(b)•with discretionary contribution Paid Vacation/Sick Time Employee Referral Program Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees (some require fulltime to be eligible) : Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) Short term disability Loan program Ministry Program NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday The MDS Nurse is responsible for planning and organizing the MDS/RAI process in coordination with the RAI/PPS Coordinator. This position assures compliance with all State and Federal MDS transmission requirements. The MDS Nurse is responsible for collaborating with Clinical and Administrative staff regarding issues relative to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.

Essential Function s:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Works within coordination of RAI/PPS Coordinator for scheduling and proper coding of all new admission and PPS assessments. 2. Completes the minimum data set assessment (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAAS) within the required time frames. 3. Consults with IDT members for pertinent clinical information as needed. 4. Utilize direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communication with direct care staff when completing assessments. 5. Works with Interdisciplinary team to determine resident significant change in status and OMRA assessments. 6. Completes Nursing Sections of MDS per facility policy and ensures completion of assigned sections by other disciplines. 7. Follows and updates facility MDS schedule and tracking forms per policy and procedure. 8. Follow facility policy and procedure on Resident Care Planning. 9. Ensure that care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided. 10. Audits completion and review of completed MDS assessments randomly on each floor monthly.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse. 2. Registered Nurse with previous long•term care experience with working knowledge of the RAI process preferred. 3. Displays knowledge of RAI/PPS process 4.Follows all infection prevention and control and OSHA requirements. Our Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job". Take pride in helping others and join us today!