Full-Time
MDS Nurse Transition Leader
Posted on 8/18/2026
Otterbein SeniorLife
Nonprofit senior living and care services
No salary listed
Columbus, OH, USA
Remote
Travel may be up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs. Lodging is provided when the commute exceeds one hour.
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
- A current Ohio Registered Nurse license is required; an Indiana Registered Nurse license is a plus.
- At least five years of MDS experience in a long-term care or nursing home environment is required.
- Experience in post-acute environments is a plus.
- A proven track record of strong MDS skills, including casemix management, PDPM management, and quality measures, is required.
- Experience with electronic medical records is required; PointClickCare experience is highly preferred.
- The ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change is required.
- Strong literacy, writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities are required.
- The ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally upset persons is required.
- The ability to communicate in English is required.
- Complete MDS assessments and care plans effectively.
- Discuss elder observations and concerns with the appropriate coordinator.
- Generate and update the monthly MDS calendar and notification process for support staff.
- Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.
- Conduct discharge planning for residents and elders, including arranging home services upon discharge.
- Complete resident and elder certifications and recertifications.
- Facilitate weekly Medicare and therapy utilization review meetings.
- Act as the therapy liaison.
- Provide training materials to staff and the team when appropriate.
- Collaborate in developing new processes, forms, and systems.
- Prepare for and actively participate in morning meetings.
- Assist in managing the survey process when required.
- Complete special projects assigned by the Vice President of Clinical Quality when an interim transition role is not needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- An Indiana Registered Nurse license is a plus.
- Experience in post-acute environments is a plus.
- PointClickCare experience is highly preferred.
Otterbein SeniorLife is a nonprofit provider of senior living and post-acute care. It operates life-plan communities, skilled-nursing neighborhoods, assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation, home services, and related programs. Older adults and families use its residential and care options across different stages of aging and recovery. Community teams are supported by clinical leadership, hospitality, therapy, sales, facilities, spiritual care, and central services. Roles include nursing, caregiving, therapy, dining, life enrichment, maintenance, administration, and community leadership.
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