Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DSH-Napa is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator RN to lead the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process for our Skilled Nursing Facility. This position plays a central role in ensuring regulatory compliance with CMS requirements, driving quality outcomes, and supporting the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. The MDS Coordinator works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to produce accurate, timely, and clinically sound assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, complete, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with CMS RAI Manual requirements and established timeframes

• Develop and maintain accurate care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team

• Monitor compliance with OBRA assessment schedules and ensure timely electronic submission to CMS

• Lead or support QAPI initiatives related to clinical quality measures, hospitalization reduction, and documentation accuracy

• Serve as the facility's primary resource for MDS coding questions and RAI process guidance

• Collaborate with disciplines across the hospital to ensure comprehensive and accurate assessment data

• Analyze facility quality measure data and work with leadership to implement performance improvement strategies

• Prepare for and participate in CDPH and TJC surveys; respond to survey findings related to MDS and care planning

• Provide education and training to nursing and clinical staff on MDS documentation requirements

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Please note: you will need to take and pass an examination for Registered Nurse (MAND)to establish list eligibility please go to the link below: 

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, Registered Nurse (Safety) – JC 525691 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.
• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of MDS coordination experience in a Medicare/Medicaid-certified SNF

• Demonstrated proficiency with the MDS 3.0 RAI process and CMS assessment protocols*

• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or equivalent preferred

• Working knowledge of CMS quality measure reporting, Five-Star Rating System

• Experience in a forensic psychiatric or state-operated facility

• Familiarity with QAPI methodology and SNF performance improvement processes

• Knowledge of California Title 22 SNF regulations and 42 CFR Part 483 requirements

*DSH-Napa recognizes that qualified candidates may not hold formal MDS certification and is prepared to provide comprehensive MDS training to the selected candidate.

Applicants should be highly motivated, goal oriented and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply. Duty Statements are available at the Human Resources office. All interested, eligible applicants should submit a resume and state application to the Human Resources office by final filling date.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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