What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS RN - Wage position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
Title: MDS RN - Wage
State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care
Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center (SBVCC) is recruiting for a MDS Nurse. The MDS Nurse is responsible for the coordination of the RAI process and input of the Minimum Data Set and care plans for residents. This is a part-time, wage position with no benefits. Hours may not exceed 1500 in a year between May 1st – April 30th.
Job Duties
- Sets reference dates in compliance with regulations for the MDS assessments.
- Ensures completion of the CAAs and development of the comprehensive care plan.
- Coordinates IDT meetings and serves as a resource person to all disciplines regarding the RAI process.
- Ensures completion of the MDS in accordance with federal/Medicare regulations and requirements.
- Provides guidance, education and direction to staff and communicates changes in policy and procedure as needed.
Interdisciplinary team in the completion of the MDS ensuring organized nursing services for the residents assigned to the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience completing resident assessment and knowledge of the RAI process and RUG system
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia
- MDS Certification or experience
- Point Click Care
Additional Considerations
- Nursing experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check, reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.
SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: sbvcchr@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
