MDS

Ventura Services Florida; Ojus (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regents Park at Aventura, a premier healthcare organization in Miami, Florida, is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to join our care team and ensure the highest quality of resident care.

Must hold an RN license in Florida with a nursing degree, and have at least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital or nursing facility. You will collaborate with medical staff and participate in ongoing education to support residents.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess a current unencumbered RN license in the state.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Maintains a liaison with residents and their families to adequately plan for residents’ needs.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Decision making

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Regents Park at Aventura, a premier healthcare organization, is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to join our team in Miami, Florida. As a valued member of our care team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of quality care for our residents.

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility

Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing services area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).

Moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.

Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.

Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs

Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prove care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace