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Are you an experienced MDS nurse interested in the next step? The MDSCoordinator provides oversight of the RAI process and conducts assessments andcare plan coordination for guests. The MDS Coordinator supervises the CareManagement Nurse, MDS Nurse.The Laurels of Carson City offers one of the leading employee benefit packagesin the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paidtime off and paid holidays. When you work with The Laurels of Carson City, youwill join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication andcollaboration. Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?**Responsibilities*** Completes the MDS, CAA's and care plans within regulated time frames.* Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team* Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.* Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.* Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.* Coordinates, identifies, andor initiates significant change MDS'* Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator* Remains current with American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.**Qualifications*** Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure* AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT* Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred.* Experience as an MDS Nurse* or acceptable exemption required**About Laurel Health Care Company**Laurel Health Care Company is a national provider of skilled nursing,subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achievingthe highest standards of care.At The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and guestservices. Its also being a companion, and treating each guest with the utmostdignity, respect and compassion. Its what we call The Laurel Way of Caring,and it comes from within each one of us.The Laurels was named a Great Place to Work for 2020 based on approximately3,500 employee surveys that evaluated more than 60 elements of employeeexperience on the job, including employee pride in community impact, beliefthat their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has specialmeaning.IND123