RN MDS Coordinator | Long Term Care
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Job Location:
Eureka, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 31 - 46
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Worker Type:
PRNWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$31.00 - $46.25Position Highlights
Schedule:
Varied: As Needed
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Assumes responsibility for daily coordination of the residents care including comprehensive assessments care conferences and written plans of care. The RN-MDS Coordinator oversees coordinates & assumes responsibility for resident care which includes but is not limited to admission discharge and transitions of care. The MDS Coordinator assures that quarterly annual & significant change observations & assessments are completed in a timely fashion for assigned group of Residents. Member acts as a resident advocate provides leadership organization and direction to the nursing department.
What you will do
- Audits resident charts care plans and charting to ensure documentation supports the care provided and reimbursement level.
- Completes and transmits MDS assessment and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies and procedures.
- Identifies and communicates need for significant change in status assessments.
- Ensures compliance with guidelines for participation in Medicare Medicaid and other benefit programs.
- Maintains a viable working relationship with all disciplines involved in the planning of resident care.
- Completes Discharge Assessment and entry/re-entry tracking forms per Federal regulations.
- Schedules MDS assessments per guidelines as assigned and maintains a monthly calendar.
- Notifies members of the IDT of changes or additions to monthly Care Plan Meeting schedule for new admission change of condition or interim meetings.
- Electronically submits MDS information. Reviews revises corrects and resubmits as appropriate;. Contributes to the Interdisciplinary care plan by communicating any resident issues that are pertinent to the plan of care.
- Participates in facility QA initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Long Term Care nursing with MDS experience
- 1-3 years Geriatric or rehabilitation nursing
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Required Experience:
IC
