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MDS Nurse (Part Time) - Palm Valley Post Acute

Palm Valley Post Acute

Goodyear, Arizona

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Posted Sep 1, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 2, 2026

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General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to oversee the facility to ensure assessments are completed per guidelines. A primary focus is the resident assessment process, which includes individual assessment, MDS assessment, and resident plan of care. Essential Duties • Provides oversight on facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients. • Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right). • Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes. • Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators. • Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. • Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. • Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. • Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. • Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. • Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. • Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. • Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate. • Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. • Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately. • Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. • Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. • Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Supervisory Requirements This position has supervision duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements. 3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Long Term Care Experience Preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator. Travel by auto or airline may be required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Staff supervision
  • Completing CE credits
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Regulatory documents
  • Long-term care regulations

About the employer

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You clock in at Palm Valley Post Acute in Goodyear, Arizona 85395. It is an in-person post-acute building with a maximum of 180 patients. Your nights run 6:00pm to 6:30am. They list flexible schedules and guaranteed full-time hours year-round, with…

180 beds
3.7 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

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  • Guaranteed full-time hours year-round on nights 6:00pm–6:30am, overtime available

What reviewers flag

  • RN and LPN dollar figures are not published
  • Arizona fingerprint clearance card required; delays if you wait to apply
  • In-person only; you must commute to Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Living in Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear, Arizona is one of the Phoenix metro's fastest-growing cities, offering a lower cost of living compared to similar metro areas. With a walkability index of 6.3, it's largely car-dependent but boasts strong community spirit. Nestled near the Estrella Mountains, it's ideal for nurses seeking suburban comfort with desert scenery at a reasonable price.

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State price level · Arizona
1% above the national average
State index 100.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,956/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$103,319/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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