RN MDS Full-time
Job Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Coordinates and leads the inputting of Minimum Data Set (MDS) data into the organizational database. Ensures the documentation of departmental admissions and discharges. Ensures all MDS assessment forms are completed for all residents in certified nursing homes. Ensures required assessments for residents, within specific guidelines and time frames, are met. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Essential Functions

  • Assigns and leads the Assessment Reference Data (ARD) and starts the schedule of assessments upon resident admission. Coordinates and ensures processing of ARD's prior to deadline. Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) is notified of assessment dates.
  • Coordinates work with the Resident Assessment Coordinator. Transmits MDS data on a weekly basis to appropriate agencies.
  • Assists with ensuring the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category information on Medicare residents is forwarded to the business office in a timely manner. Assists the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) in completion of necessary audits.
  • Notifies IDT of patient schedule conference and of the Assessment Reference Data (ARD).
  • Provides new admissions with the unit admission packet within 72 hours of admission. Places pertinent admission paperwork in the patient record.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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