MDS Coordinator

Sweetwater Care; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job description

COME AND JOIN OUR FAMILY AT OUR 50 BED FACILITY IN BEAUTIFUL OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA! The ideal canidate would be versed in MDS, with training in PDPM, open to learning more with regards to reiumbursement and excited to be part of a growing nursing leadership team. Applicants must be an LVN/LPN/RN licensed in California. Salary range negotiable. $41 to $43 per hour based on experience. Rate negotioable! On the job training available for applicants with little to no experience. Only thing that is required is a willingness to learn and resilience!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations. This is a benefit eligible position. Wage negotiable, depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing. RN or LPN required.
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.
• The ability to take call to meet the needs of our residents.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.
• Other duties as assigned by facility administration.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all residents/residents' rights are protected.