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Otterbein

MDS Nurse Transition Leader

columbus, OH

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About this opportunity

Otterbein lists this MDS Nurse Transition Leader opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off & paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Person-centered care

Low staff-to-resident ratio

Modern, state-of-the-art communities

Top-quality equipment

Safety programs in place

Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement

And more!

Company-paid CNA classes

Training programs

Strong “promote from within” philosophy

Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

This position is designed to serve as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader when an opening occurs at any Otterbein location in the MDS Nurse Position. The MDS Nurse Leader will complete the MDS Nurse duties at assigned location. When an Interim role is not needed, then the MDS Nurse Leader will be assigned special projects by the VP Clinical Quality.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Travel: up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs.

Lodging provided if over 1 hour commute from home.

Responsibilities

MDS

Effectively complete the MDS and Care Plans

Discuss elder observations/concerns with appropriate coordinator.

Generate/update Monthly MDS Calendar and Notification Process for Support Staff

Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.

Complete the certifications and recertification’s for residents/elders

Facilitate the weekly Medicare/therapy Utilization Review Meetings

Act as the therapy liaison

Provide training materials to staff and team when appropriate

Collaborate in the development of new processes, forms, and systems

Be prepared and actively participate in the morning meetings

Assist in the management of the survey process when required

Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education : BSN

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ of MDS experience in long-term care//nursing home environment required. Experience in post-acute environments also a plus

Special Skills and Requirements:

Must have a proven track record of strong MDS skills (casemix management, PDPM management, Quality Measures)

Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.

Must be able to communicate in English.

BENEFITS*

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one

Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance

Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study

Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts

Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks

Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an MDS Nurse Transition Leader at Otterbein!

In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine-readable files (MRF) here:

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Worksite address

columbus, OH, 43224, US

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