MDS Nurse

Salary: $39.99 - $41.19 Hourly
Location : Health Care Center 1051 Clark St. Reedsburg, WI 53959
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Job Number: 2264
Department: Health Care Center
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
The primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse position is to conduct the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), initiate nursing care plans, and the transmission of the MDS within regulatory time frames and requirements.

Essential Duties

• Manage RAI process and Care Plans according to standards.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, and studies as directed.
• Participate in facility surveys and the development of a plan of correction that relates to deficiencies sited in the resident assessment/care plan areas.
• Schedule resident assessment/care plan meetings and inform appropriate department supervisors accordingly.
• Assist in contacting outside members of the care plan team, including resident's representative/family members regarding development, review, and participation in care plan meetings.
• Review admission referrals and discharge summaries for qualified diagnosis coding per ICD10 coding, Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Guidelines and for managed care prior authorizations.
• Reviewing and updating current diagnosis codes as needed to make sure they are correct.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the assessment date of newly admitted residents and oversee the completeness and accuracy of assessments
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (interim and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services and relevant supervisors in ensuring that all personnel providing direct care to the residents are aware of the plan of care and that they refer to the care plan prior to administering daily care.
• Coordinate the review and revision of the care plan by the interdisciplinary team (including hospice, if appropriate) after each quarterly review to ensure that the care plan is revised to reflect the change in status.
• Assist the DON and other relevant supervisors in maintaining good rapport and morale between and within departments to ensure a team effort in providing consistent quality care.
• Serve on committees as required or requested by the Administrator or DON.
• Provide written or oral reports as requested by various committees as it relates to resident care planning.
• Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants and governmental agencies that may involve assessment and care plan functions.
• Meet with and solicit advice from department supervisors concerning the assessment and care plan functions.
• Assist in the development, planning, scheduling and conducting of timely in service training the IDT regarding assessment skills and techniques for completing the MDS. Such training would include but not be limited to interviewing residents, rehabilitation principles, psychotropic drugs, care plan documentation and functions, etc.
• Attend continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations. Occasionally on call for emergencies.

Minimum Training and Education
Required:

Associate's degree in Nursing
Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Ability to obtain a CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred:

At least two (2) years of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing or as a staff nurse in a health care facility

Experience in long-term care with MDS is highly preferred
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Become a part of the Sauk County team!

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

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