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General Purpose
The MDS Nurse (LVN/LPN) is responsible for coordinating and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation of resident care, supports reimbursement processes, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes for residents.
Essential Duties

• Complete MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs) within required timelines.

• Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility guidelines.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed.
• Participate in resident care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure MDS submissions meet regulatory requirements for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Assist with audits and surveys by providing accurate documentation and reports.
• Stay current with regulatory changes impacting MDS and skilled nursing documentation.

• Work closely with nursing staff, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to gather resident information.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care planning.

Supervisory Requirements
This role has no supervisory requirements.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in
the Microsoft Suite products.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all
times
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop
computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and
talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and
calculator.
Travel by auto or airline may be required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.