The MDS Nurse provides leadership and clinical assistance to all facility personnel to ensure facility compliance with Nursing Care Standards as applied to Resource Utilization Groups. The MDS Nurse assume responsibility for accurate completion of MDS 3.0 and accurate documentation to support MDS assessments. RESPONSIBILITIES: May participate in the admission process of prospective residents as it relates to their nursing need and appropriateness of placementAssesses resident's potential eligibility for Medicare coverage. Initiates Medicare Certification and recertification for phys