Registered Nurse Sr. - MDS Coordinator - Veterans Services Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/14 Category: Nursing Sub Category: Health Services Work Type: Full Time Location: Post Falls, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 45.00 Maximum Salary: 50.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected. Come join our team as a MDS Coordinator and receive a one-time$5,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS!This bonus is being offered to first time State of Idaho hires that meet recruitment bonus criteria. The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a full-timeRN Sr. Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDS)at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls. The ideal candidate conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care. Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within one year of hire. RAC Certification is preferred. Responsibilities: + Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations. + Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation. + Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care. + Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings. + Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. + Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed. + Collaborating with health plans, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria. + Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regard to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program. Performs professional nursing care that may include: + Client assessment + Care plan development + Health education + Clinical activities + Case management + Direct nursing services + Charge nurse responsibilities Minimum Qualifications: · Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call (208) 577-2476 · Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience as a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator. + Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) process. + Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Certification. + WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE: + Excellent low-cost Health , Dental and Vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) . + Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/Members/base\_plan.cfm) . + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start. + Paid parental leave. + Eleven paid holidays a year. + Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan. + Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) . + Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) . + Flexible Spending Accounts (https://ogi.idaho.gov/flexible-spending-accounts/) . + Wellness programs. + Robust ongoing training opportunities. + Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) . EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.