Senior Care

MDS Nurse Transition Leader - RN

OhioOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

MDS
RN
BSN
OH RN license
MDS experience
long-term care
nursing home
case mix management
PDPM management
Quality Measures

Nice to have

RN license in IN
post-acute environments
PCC experience

Role summary

Otterbein is seeking an MDS Nurse Transition Leader, a Registered Nurse (RN) with a BSN and a minimum of 5 years' MDS experience in long-term care. This role involves completing MDS duties, care plans, discharge planning, and facilitating Medicare/therapy reviews, with up to 100% travel required. The ideal candidate has strong MDS skills (case mix, PDPM, Quality Measures), experience with Electronic Medical Records (PCC preferred), and excellent communication and documentation abilities. The position offers comprehensive benefits including DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with match.

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

This position is designed to serve as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader when an opening occurs at any Otterbein location in the MDS Nurse Position. The MDS Nurse Leader will complete the MDS Nurse duties at assigned location. When an Interim role is not needed, then the MDS Nurse Leader will be assigned special projects by the VP Clinical Quality.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Travel: up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs.

Lodging provided if over 1 hour commute from home.

Responsibilities

MDS

Effectively complete the MDS and Care Plans

Discuss elder observations/concerns with appropriate coordinator.

Generate/update Monthly MDS Calendar and Notification Process for Support Staff

Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.

Discharge planning for residents/elders including home services upon discharge

Complete the certifications and recertification’s for residents/elders

Facilitate the weekly Medicare/therapy Utilization Review Meetings

Act as the therapy liaison

Provide training materials to staff and team when appropriate

Collaborate in the development of new processes, forms, and systems

Be prepared and actively participate in the morning meetings

Assist in the management of the survey process when required

Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: BSN

Licensure/Certification: Current OH RN license; RN license in IN a plus.

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ of MDS experience in long-term care//nursing home environment required. Experience in post-acute environments also a plus

Special Skills and Requirements:

Must have a proven track record of strong MDS skills (case mix management, PDPM management, Quality Measures)

Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.

Must be able to communicate in English.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one

Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance

Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study

Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts

Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks

Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader at Otterbein!

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