MDS coordinator

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Midway (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid orientation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (k)

Same day pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to join our long-term care team. This full-time position focuses on accurate assessment, care planning, and regulatory compliance to support residents and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating the MDS process, ensuring documentation accuracy, and collaborating with clinical leadership to improve resident outcomes. Experience in LTC and a nursing license are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all aspects of the MDS process.
• Current State Nursing License and CPR certification.
• One year experience as a nurse in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations and professional standards.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident in coordination with the MDS.
• Review nurse notes to ensure the care plan is being followed and identify changes in Resident status.
• Assist with discharge coordination and related documentation audit.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure infection control practices are followed.
• Communicate effectively with Residents, families, and the care team.
• Attend department meetings and in-services as directed.

Skills

MDS process knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nurse license (RN/LPN)

CPR Certification

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Fletcher, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING: MDS Coordinator- full time

Benefits

• New added perks
• PTO
• Paid orientation
• Very supportive management
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (k)
• Employee discounts
• Same day pay option
• Employee Engagement program
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
2. Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Resident.
3. Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility that identifies the needs of the Resident and goals to be accomplished for each need.
4. Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse's notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
5. Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
6. Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
7. Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
8. Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
9. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
10. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
11. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
12. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
13. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
14. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
15. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current State License as a Nurse
• C.P.R. Certified

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.