oversees assigned facilities' comprehensive resident assessment processOverseeing assigned facilities’ comprehensive resident assessment process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Day to day
audits completion of MDS assessments and supporting documentationAuditing completion of MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
Day to day
reviews medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for MDS-coded items and provides education as necessary
Day to day
primary resource for reimbursement and quality reporting problem solvingInterpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving regarding care-based reimbursement systems and quality reporting program.
Day to day
provides consultative support and training to MDS CoordinatorsProvide consultative support and training to MDS Coordinators within the assigned facilities, to coordinate and guide resident-centered care.
Day to day
assists the Interdisciplinary Team with care planningAssist the Interdisciplinary Team with Care Planning.
Day to day
guidance on clinical documentation and coding for the RAIProvide additional guidance related to clinical documentation and coding as it relates to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
Day to day
supports facilities in achieving and maintaining 5-Star Quality Measure RatingProvide support and guidance to assist assigned facilities to achieve and maintain 5-Star Quality Measure Rating.
Day to day
audits and monitors RAI timeliness and accuracyAuditing and monitoring of RAI timeliness and accuracy of information in furtherance of regulatory standards.
Day to day
identifies trends and develops processes and action plansSupport resident care by identifying trends and developing processes and action plans.
Day to day
performs and presents Root-Cause-AnalysisMust be able to perform and present Root-Cause-Analysis.
Day to day
audits data for accurate diagnosis code capture under PDPMReviews and audits data to support assigned facilities’ obligation to accurately capture diagnosis codes in accordance with PDPM guidelines.
Day to day
ongoing education, support, and recommendations to optimize quality of careProvide on-going education, support, and make recommendations to optimize quality of care delivery.
Day to day
attends and supports facilities' QAPI programsAttend and support assigned facilities’ Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI).
Day to day
advocates for MDS Coordinators with facility leadership and IDTWork as an advocate for MDS Coordinators in relationship to the facility leadership, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Day to day
maintains current knowledge of State and Federal RAI and reimbursement rulesMaintain the most current knowledge of State and Federal guidelines and regulations related to the RAI and reimbursement.
Day to day
helps facilities prepare for surveys and be available during surveysThe Regional MDS Nurse will assist the facility to prepare for the surveys and should be available to assist during the survey.
Travel
works with facilities in Stockton and SacramentoWe are looking for an outstanding MDS nurse to work closely with our facilities in NorCal- Stockton and Sacramento.
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Feather River Care Center
Nursing Home
You are weighing Feather River Care Center in Chico, California. The record places you in Chico (CA), a smaller inland city with a short citywide average commute and a cost of living only slightly above the national level. What the…
We are looking for an outstanding MDS nurse to work closely with our facilities in NorCal- Stockton and Sacramento. This consultant will be responsible for providing expertise, leadership, modeling, and support for organization-wide initiatives. He/she will also work on the implementation and or evaluation of the facility’s Quality Measurement and Performance Improvement program to ensure quality of resident care outcomes.
Qualifications
Must possess a current, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience, preferred.
Experience with MDS completion and process.
Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Certification is preferred.
Understanding of computer technology, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing assigned facilities’ comprehensive resident assessment process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Auditing completion of MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
Reviewing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education as necessary.
Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving regarding care-based reimbursement systems and quality reporting program.
Provide consultative support and training to MDS Coordinators within the assigned facilities, to coordinate and guide resident-centered care.
Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with Care Planning.
Provide additional guidance related to clinical documentation and coding as it relates to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
Provide support and guidance to assist assigned facilities to achieve and maintain 5-Star Quality Measure Rating.
Auditing and monitoring of RAI timeliness and accuracy of information in furtherance of regulatory standards.
Support resident care by identifying trends and developing processes and action plans. Must be able to perform and present Root-Cause-Analysis.
Reviews and audits data to support assigned facilities’ obligation to accurately capture diagnosis codes in accordance with PDPM guidelines.
Provide on-going education, support, and make recommendations to optimize quality of care delivery.
Attend and support assigned facilities’ Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI).
Work as an advocate for MDS Coordinators in relationship to the facility leadership, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Maintain the most current knowledge of State and Federal guidelines and regulations related to the RAI and reimbursement.
The Regional MDS Nurse will assist the facility to prepare for the surveys and should be available to assist during the survey.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals in Chico frequently settle in The Avenues, a historic central district prized for its mature tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and quick access to Enloe Medical Center. South Chico and master-planned pockets like Meriam Park and Doe Mill attract those seeking newer construction, walkable village greens, and front-porch layouts, while California Park on the east side offers lakeside living with private walking trails near the foothills. Budget-conscious renters and starter buyers often weigh older, centrally located single-family homes in Chapmantown and the student-heavy South Campus against quieter northern tracts like Amber Grove and Nob Hill.
Nurses and young professionals in Chico frequently settle in The Avenues, a historic central district prized for its mature tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and quick access to Enloe Medical Center. South Chico and master-planned pockets like Meriam Park and Doe Mill attract those seeking newer construction, walkable village greens, and front-porch layouts, while California Park on the east side offers lakeside living with private walking trails near the foothills.
Budget-conscious renters and starter buyers often weigh older, centrally located single-family homes in Chapmantown and the student-heavy South Campus against quieter northern tracts like Amber Grove and Nob Hill.
Getting around+Daily commutes in Chico are remarkably low-stress, with citywide travel times averaging approximately 17.3 minutes. Enloe Medical Center sits centrally near downtown and The Avenues, keeping hospital staff within easy driving, biking, or walking distance. Regional transit is provided by B-Line bus routes connecting CSU Chico, the hospital district, and outlying shopping centers, while Highway 99 and Highway 32 serve as the primary automotive arterials for traveling across Butte County.
Daily commutes in Chico are remarkably low-stress, with citywide travel times averaging approximately 17.3 minutes. Enloe Medical Center sits centrally near downtown and The Avenues, keeping hospital staff within easy driving, biking, or walking distance.
Regional transit is provided by B-Line bus routes connecting CSU Chico, the hospital district, and outlying shopping centers, while Highway 99 and Highway 32 serve as the primary automotive arterials for traveling across Butte County.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation revolves around Bidwell Park, a massive 3,670-acre municipal expanse extending nearly 11 miles from downtown into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Lower Bidwell Park provides shaded walking paths, oak canopies, and summer swimming at the One-Mile Recreation Area, while Upper Bidwell Park offers rugged canyon trails, swimming holes, and mountain biking. In south Chico, the 209-acre Chico Seed Orchard (Experimental Tree Farm) delivers quiet paved nature trails along Comanche Creek, complemented by pickleball and recreation facilities at 20th Street Community Park.
Outdoor recreation revolves around Bidwell Park, a massive 3,670-acre municipal expanse extending nearly 11 miles from downtown into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Lower Bidwell Park provides shaded walking paths, oak canopies, and summer swimming at the One-Mile Recreation Area, while Upper Bidwell Park offers rugged canyon trails, swimming holes, and mountain biking.
In south Chico, the 209-acre Chico Seed Orchard (Experimental Tree Farm) delivers quiet paved nature trails along Comanche Creek, complemented by pickleball and recreation facilities at 20th Street Community Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Chico
Chico pairs the tree-lined charm of an established Northern California college town with the outdoor lifestyle of the Sierra foothills. Anchored by Enloe Medical Center and California State University, Chico, the city operates at an easygoing cadence with average commutes under 18 minutes. Healthcare professionals can choose between historic craftsman bungalows in The Avenues, modern mixed-use living in Meriam Park, or lakeside homes in California Park. Off-shift life centers on Bidwell Park, an expansive 3,670-acre municipal gem offering shaded swimming at the One-Mile pool and rugged foothill trails, alongside a vibrant downtown featuring local spots like Stoble, 5th Street Steakhouse, and the pioneering Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Relocating nurses should anticipate scorching valley summers, heightened regional wildfire awareness, and occasional student bustle near campus. However, for clinicians seeking a welcoming, bike-friendly community with genuine culinary flair and effortless access to nature, Chico provides a compelling small-city setting.
