MDS Coordinator

Everyage; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

EveryAge in Newton, NC is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate MDS assessments and resident care plans for a geriatric/long-term care population. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with MDS regulations.

In this full-time role you will lead weekly care planning meetings, monitor status changes, assist with admissions and discharges, analyze quality data, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while educating staff.

Qualifications

• RN license required and in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year in geriatric or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of MDS regulations and quality assurance processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team assessments and resident care planning.
• Complete, review, and audit MDS assessments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify RAP triggers and document findings.
• Interview residents and representatives and record findings.
• Conduct weekly healthcare planning meetings.
• Monitor status changes and update assessments accordingly.
• Review and update care plans with residents, families and team.
• Support admission and discharge planning.
• Analyze QA data and report to leadership and QA committee.
• Collaborate with department leaders on quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide staff education and training related to assessment and care planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MDS knowledge

Education

RN license

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

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Full Time Newton, NC, US

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team assessments and resident care planning processes.
• Complete, review, and audit MDS assessments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and calculate Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) triggers.
• Interview residents and resident representatives and document findings.
• Conduct weekly healthcare planning meetings.
• Monitor resident status changes and ensure appropriate assessment updates are completed.
• Review and update resident care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in admission and discharge planning.
• Analyze quality assurance data and report findings to leadership and the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide staff education and training related to assessment and care planning processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of MDS regulations, care planning, and quality assurance processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

Our Mission:

A Christian ministry providing vibrant living, diverse programs of outreach and compassionate services, EveryAge is a collective collaboration of unspoken dedication to the mission of caring for others and adding life to the years of those we serve.

Our Vision:

Enriching lives by providing the right services, at the right time, in the right setting.

Core Values:

• Compassion – We treat all individuals with understanding, care and respect.
• Integrity – We are honest, accountable and transparent in our services, communications and fulfillment of our mission.
• Quality – We strive to provide excellent service, surpassing ordinary standards and expectations.
• Innovation – We are continually changing in order to meet new needs.
• People – We are committed to hiring and investing in dedicated, passionate people.
• Value – We aim to be the provider of choice making services accessible to as many people as possible.