Join Our Caring Team at Overland Park Post Acute!
MDS Nurse for Clinical Reimbursement
Explore our culture, where Nurses like you make a difference every day—providing exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. Located in beautiful Overland Park, Kansas, we are proud to be a top choice for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in Johnson County. Schedule a visit today and discover hour our exceptional team is raising standards in resident care. You will experience a welcoming environment filled with familiar, friendly faces every day.
Our Mission:
To revolutionize the delivery, leadership, and quality of post-acute care across the country.
Our Values:
- Love: Care begins with compassion and heart.
- Excellence: Every day, we strive to improve and deliver the best care.
- Trust: Integrity drives every decision we make.
- Accountability: We own our actions and their outcomes.
- Mutual Respect: We treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
- Fun: Joy is part of the journey—every single day!
Care Comes First – We lead with compassion, delivering personalized, high-quality care that meets the unique needs of every resident.
Expert Team – Work alongside top-tier licensed medical professionals who are passionate about excellence in healthcare.
Modern Facilities – Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art environment with cutting-edge medical technology and comfortable spaces.
Holistic Approach – Be part of a team that values physical, emotional, and social well-being, offering residents a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Community Connection – Help foster strong relationships between our residents and the local community through engaging events and activities.
If you’re ready to make an impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, join Overland Park Post Acute and be part of the team that sets the standard for care in Topeka!
The primary function of the MDS nurse is to assess resident care needs, direct and supervise staff to meet the resident’s needs, coordinate with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), develop and implement a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident. The MDS nurse also provides direct resident/patient care and reports to the DON. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of long-term care regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS) for skilled nursing residents. Key responsibilities include overseeing PDPM compliance, including analyzing data, identifying improvement areas, and providing recommendations to optimize reimbursement. The MDS Nurse will also assess residents, coordinate MDS assessments, and ensure data accuracy. This includes managing level of care changes, conducting resident care conferences, and providing training to new MDS Coordinators. Additionally, this role involves tracking and monitoring Quality Measures and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Maintain a system by which new admissions, annual reviews, and quarterly reviews are to be initiated and completed within the required periods.
• Conduct observations and interviews as well as evaluations required for MDS and/or care plan preparations.
• Complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 7 days of admission in coordination with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team.
• Review orders with the appropriate nurse daily or more frequently if necessary.
• Provide direct resident/patient care as needed.
• Review accidents/incidents and critically ill/unstable residents.
• Review New Admissions/Medicare Specialized therapies, i.e., IV Therapy and Pressure Sores, Stage 3 and 4.
• Review and assess resident’s condition upon a reported accident/incident within 24 hours.
• Complete documentation and report to the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure all areas which are triggered on the resident Assessment Protocol Summary, are included on the resident’s plan of care.
• Must always maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in long-term care.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
- Maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PCC, and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Knowledge of PDPM, MDS, CRC, and long-term care regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We value our team and offer:
- Aggressive Wages, between $38-$41/hr., depending on relevant experiences
- Comprehensive Affordable Benefits: Medical (BCBS), dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and your birthday as a paid holiday!
- Career Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and professional development to support your aspirations.
- A Positive Environment: A supportive workplace where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact.
Apply Today! Ready to make a difference in residents' lives? Join a team that’s committed to love, excellence, and fun.
