MDS Assistant

Beech Grove Meadows - Beech Grove, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Beech Grove, IN

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The MDS Assistant at American Senior Communities plays a crucial role in providing compassionate care to residents in a senior living environment. This position involves conducting assessments, advocating for residents, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning to ensure the highest quality of care and well-being for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents, making a difference in their lives.
• Complete timely, accurate, and complete assessments using RAI tools.
• Act as a resident advocate by facilitating family and resident participation in care plan meetings.
• Follow a cyclical schedule related to RAI and care planning, ensuring adherence to federal timelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and conferences to ensure positive resident outcomes.

Requirements

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, preferably as a Registered Nurse.
• 1-3 years of experience in MDS knowledge and data entry in the long-term care industry.
• 2 years of professional nursing experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative care, or geriatric nursing setting.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument, Interdisciplinary Care planning process, and Minimum Data Set 2.0.
• Familiarity with OBRA regulations and current state reimbursement guidelines.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations influencing care provision in nursing facilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed Position or better in Provider Trust LIc Verification
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid training and skills certification
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program and wellness support
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts