Creekside Care Center is a long-term care skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated, highly skilled, and compassionate MDS Coordinator RN/LPN to join our amazing team!
Job Duties
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Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
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Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required
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Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care
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Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
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Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
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Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
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Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
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Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures
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Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
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Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
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Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
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Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system
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Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
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Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
Benefits
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Referral program
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Vision insurance
Required Education and Experience
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
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A Registered Nurse License is preferred.
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2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
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Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
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2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
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Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.
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Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
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Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
