MDS / Care Plan Nurse

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Fort Wayne, IN

Job Title: MDS / Care Plan Nurse

Position: Healthcare Professional overseeing Medicare/Medicaid documentation and care plans.

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City: Fort Wayne

State: IN

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Assess and determine health status and level of care for all new admissions.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change.
Communicate level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission according to regulatory time frames.
Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates throughout resident’s stay.
Perform data entry for accurate electronic submission of MDS assessments.
Verify electronic submissions of MDS, perform necessary corrections, and maintain appropriate records.
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensure completion of all MDS reviews prior to conferences.
Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans, identifying problems, establishing goals, and ensuring appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
Assess achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes and revise care plans appropriately.
Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility and notify all departments of any changes.
Generate appropriate forms for level of acuity changes and transmit forms to the appropriate agency as required.

Experience: Long Term Care Experience preferred.

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.