Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- MDS & Care Plan Accuracy: Ensures the precision of patient charts, medical data, and resident assessments while training interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans.
- Regulatory & Program Compliance: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local standards—including Medicare, Medicaid, certification, licensure, and accreditation requirements for long-term care.
- Survey Preparedness & Teamwork: Promotes continuous survey readiness and collaborates across disciplines to assist with all phases of the CMS survey process, including pre-survey prep and post-survey plans of correction.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preference:
- One year of RN-MDS experience
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Signal Mountain long-term care facility is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead Minimum Data Set and care planning accuracy. In this role, you'll own the precision of patient charts and resident assessments while training the interdisciplinary team to build individualized care plans that meet each resident's needs. You'll also serve as the compliance anchor, staying current on Medicare, Medicaid, and state regulations that govern long-term care operations.
A significant part of your work involves survey readiness and collaboration across departments to prepare for and respond to CMS surveys. This includes pre-survey preparation, supporting the survey process itself, and developing corrective action plans when needed. The role demands both clinical expertise and strong cross-functional communication to keep the facility aligned on regulatory requirements and quality standards.
You'll need an active RN license and a diploma from an accredited nursing school. Prior experience with MDS documentation is preferred, though not required at hire. This is a full-time, in-office position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system.
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