MDS Assessment Coord RN

This is a full time position working in the Skilled Nursing unit at Oro Valley Hospital.

Our Skilled Nursing unit is located inside Oro Valley Hospital. Offering private rooms patients can comfortably recover from a variety of illnesses and injuries.

Our goal is to help patients return to their lives outside the hospital. As a nurse on our team you will work with other health care professionals while providing quality patient centered-care.

What we offer:

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance flexible scheduling 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and up to $20K for student loan payments.

We know its not just about finding a job. Its about finding a place where you are respected valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.T

Job Summary

The MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and associated reports. This role involves scheduling and facilitating interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The MDS Coordinator provides leadership delegation and support to nursing and care staff utilizing clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient care delivery.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling completion and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
• Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
• Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
• Acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care long-term care or home health required
• 1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments RAI processes and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams residents families and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Unit Behavioral Health Unit and large physician group. With these varied access points you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVHs culture centers around providing safe quality care to patients but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a family the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race gender disability and Veteran status and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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