Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Assistant.
Under the direction of the MDS Coordinator, the MDS Assistant is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the Federal and State assessment tools. This position requires an understanding of the MDS rules and regulations as described in the MDS User’s Manual, including item coding, RAPS, CAA’s, Care Planning, electronic submission, scheduling, PPS including knowledge of MDS submission process, final validation reports, and an understanding of Medicare rules and regulations including coverage, benefit periods, certification, 30 Day rule.

Essential Duties

• Assists in maintaining Tracking Tools for the MDS and Medicare.
• Assists in making skilled services decisions and initiates Medicare non-coverage letters and expedited determination notices, as directed.
• Reviews the health records for each resident, including reviewing written notations of significant changes affecting

Other Duties

• Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse, consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Performs other work duties as assigned