MDS Coordinator

Good Samaritan; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts at Elk Horn, IA. The role focuses on high-quality resident care, accurate MDS completion, and coordination with the care team within a Christian, not-for-profit setting.

Holders of an accredited nursing degree with Iowa RN licensure and RAC-CT certification within 6 months are preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN licensure in state of practice is required.
• Must be RAC-CT certified within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehend information.
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS process and basic nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner.
• Complete the nursing portion of MDS and ensure full completion and validity.
• Sign MDS forms to indicate completion of the process.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality of information.
• Observe and report residents' conditions and changes to care team.
• Use EMR accurately and coordinate with physicians using center systems.

Skills

Communication skills

MDS knowledge

EMR experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

RN licensure

Job description

Create Your Career With Us!

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Location:

Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab

Address:

2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Responsibilities

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

• Completes the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing.
• Signs the MDS forms to signify completion of the process.
• Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas.
• Completes nursing portion of MDS and reviews for completion and validity of entire process.
• Queries other members for accuracy of MDS; and provides final quality check prior to MDS transmission.
• Receives and shares information.
• Observes and reports residents’ conditions.
• Communicates with physicians using center/campus systems.
• Directs and assists with co-worker, resident, family/significant other education.
• Provides support and recognition to co-workers related to completion of the RAI / MDS process.
• Uses the EMR accurately.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN nursing licensure for state of practice is required.
• Must be certified through AANAC as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) within 6 month of hire.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend.
• Knowledge of the RAI/ MDS process; knowledge of basic nursing skills.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division:

NURSING SERVICES

Req ID:

req55132