Are you a dedicated, hardworking, caring, and compassionate Nurse looking to give back? Then you've come to the right place! Join our growing team at Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Center. We pride ourselves on the level of care we provide for both the residents, as well as the staff! If you seek a company that puts Residents before Revenue, apply now!

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who can R.I.S.E. to the occasion and shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others and caring for our residents and extended family.

• Respect– A respectful center is one where all residents and employees are treated fairly, valued, communication is open and civil, and there is a culture of empowerment and cooperation with all team members. Employees would not just have respect for the residents and others, but for themselves and environment.
• Integrity – Having integrity means that you live in accordance to your values, you're honest with everyone, and you always keep your word. Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Basically, it’s the right thing, the right way, every day.
• Service– with compassion –The ideal employee has a heart of service, is compassionate to the needs of others and is very empathetic to the situation of others. However, this doesn't just extend to our residents and our other customers, this also extends to how we treat one another. Our industry can be emotionally draining on those of us who serve every day and we have to develop a mindset that we are support each other as well.
• Excellence – The ability to consistently meet and manage patient expectations. To achieve a Culture of Excellence, every employee must understand not only the company’s vision but also know their roles, responsibilities, and the specific actions they need to take to help achieve this vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the RAI process, assuring the timely completion of the MDS and CAAs, after evaluating the resident’s functional abilities and reviewing data to help the IDT develop a comprehensive, individual, resident-centered plan of care.
• Perform strategic scheduling considering Quality Measure Data
• Optimize revenue through the Assessment Reference Date selection for optimal placements within PDPM Case Mix Categories
• Work in collaboration with the IDT to identify and document the needs and preferences of the resident.
• Share responsibility for completion of assessment sections to staff possessing clinical knowledge about the resident such as social service and dietary personnel.
• Conceive and contribute to the development of the comprehensive care plan reflecting resident’s individual needs and preferences and monitor for necessary revision in between scheduled assessments.
• Lead clinical reimbursement meetings and help ensure federal billing requirements are met
• Participate in care plan conferences with residents and Resident Representatives'

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Sound understanding of the RAI process and serve as a guide and provide support to other Interdisciplinary Team members
• Active RN or LPN license (Required)
• 1 years of previous MDS experience
• Working familiarity and understanding of PDPM (Plus, but is not required)
• Experience using MatrixCare software (Plus, but is not required)

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and oversee the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to gather necessary information for accurate and comprehensive assessments
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of MDS assessments to the appropriate agencies
- Monitor and update resident care plans based on MDS assessments and changes in condition
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with MDS documentation standards
- Provide education and training to staff on MDS assessment processes and requirements
- Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations related to MDS assessments