MDS/UDS Registered Nurse

The purpose of the MDS/UDS Nurse is to assure that all patients of the facility are properly entered into the MDS/UDS system and all assessments and care plans are performed in a timely manner in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations. That all Nursing and supporting therapy documentation support the resident’s diagnosis, level of acuity, and treatment. Working with the admission personnel, assure that all residents admitted and/or treated are classified appropriately according to diagnosis, acuity and payer source.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing;
2. MDS/UDS assessment and submission training and experience required.
3. Familiar with rules and regulations, and entry of information related to Medicare/Medicaid
4. Strong assessment, clinical skills, and the ability to evaluate the quality of the patient's documentation
5. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
6. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)