MDS Processor RN

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

About This Position

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy the MDS Processor is an integral position for the achievement of institutional goals by ensuring the timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach for the implementation through completion of the Minimum Data Set. Major responsibilities are listed however at times the MDS Processor may be assigned other duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent experience in long-term care medication and treatment administration and the mandated OBRA regulated minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Protocol summary and care planning process.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Computer literate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of Medicare guidelines and managed-care guidelines is desired.
• Communicates clearly concisely and accurately with people verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various publics and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the MDS and RAP protocols.
• Demonstrates competency in physical/mental/psychosocial assessments.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.