MDS Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the team at the nursing facility located at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin WY. We are looking for a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator who will be responsible for the MDS assessments of the residents at this facility. This position will work with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to implement care plans and monitor the plans for effectiveness while assuring compliance with ethical standards Federal and State regulations and quality initiatives.**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
Human Resource Contact: / Holly Wardell
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Leads interdisciplinary team in care planning. Schedules and conducts care conferences. Enters assessment information and ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of MDS documents. Educates trains and orients appropriate staff on completion of the MDS and the use of the Resident Assessment Instrument Manual.
- Participates in the screening and admissions of new residents. Develops evaluates and updates care plans as needed.
- Develops implements and maintains an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the resident assessment/care plans utilizing the monthly Quality Indicator and Quality Measure reports.
- Prepares and assists with rounding of onsite health care providers takes direction from the Nurse Manager to follow up with resident care and concerns. Assists with shift coverage as needed. Completes monthly staff schedule.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants who are certified (RAC-CT) in the MDS/RAI Process and/or have worked in a skilled nursing facility for a minimum of one (1) year.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Knowledge of MDS requirements.
- Must be able to assess and monitor residents health needs and cares.
- Must possess organizational skills.
- Must be able to start IVs and care for central line IVs or PICC lines.
- Must be familiar with medical terminology drugs and their side effects and interactions.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (ie staff residents resident family members interdisciplinary team and physicians).
- Knowledge and understanding of policy and procedures of the facility.
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) as well as other computer programs.
- Proficiency in MDS 3.0
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Nursing)Experience:1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a NurseCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a NurseCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:- Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- Work evenings nights and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-exempt
- A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
- For the health and protection of the persons in our care annual influenza vaccination is required as well as annual testing for tuberculosis.
- Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- ** Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
- Current state employees acceptinga promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
