MDS Coordinator

Friendship Manor, Inc.; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive pay

Disability and Life Insurance

403b Retirement fund

Paid holidays annually

Flexibility in your Schedule

Home buying assistance

Job summary

Friendship Manor, Inc. in Rock Island, IL is looking for a dedicated RN MDS Coordinator to provide quality care to residents. The ideal candidate must possess a current nursing license and have MDS experience. This role requires developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including flexibility in scheduling, insurance options, and paid time off. Join our caring team in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Must be a state-licensed RN.
• 1 - 2 years of MDS experience in Long-Term Care or Rehab.
• Knowledge of long-term care nursing and legal regulations is essential.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Develop treatment plans complying with MDS guidelines.
• Coordinate completion of resident assessments.
• Ensure MDS data is submitted on time.
• Conduct facility daily meetings and claim reviews.
• Assist with education plans and cooperate with audits.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Teamwork attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Independent decision-making

Education

State-licensed RN

1 - 2 years MDS experience

Tools

PCC experience

Job description

Faith-based, non-profit, senior living community.

Friendship Manor is a great place to work! We're a faith-based, non-profit, senior living community and we've been a big part of the Quad Cities since 1979. We are currently looking for the ideal RN MDS Coordinator for our facility. You must have a current nursing license in IL. The primary purpose of your job is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nurse aides, in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern Friendship Manor, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

We offer GREAT BENEFITS and a VERY COMPETITIVE SALARY

• Very competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Disability and Life Insurance for FT employees
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance options
• 403b Retirement fund with employer match program
• PTO accrual from Day 1 for all FT and PT employees
• Paid holidays annually for FT employees
• Flexibility in your Schedule
• Home buying assistance -Employees of Friendship Manor can qualify through the Manor's DARI program

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops treatment plans appropriate for patients that comply accordingly to MDS guidelines.
• MDS coordinators are tasked in completing various MDS paper works; submit them on time and make certain it meets with the current guidelines and regulations as these regulations may vary each year.
• Coordinate the completion of the resident assessment (MDS), Triggers and RAPs in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines
• Ensure completion and submission of MDS data within regulatory timeframes
• Coordinate the development of comprehensive assessments and care plans of each resident
• Conduct/coordinate facility daily PPS meetings and IDT Process and Claim review
• Assist with education and overall plan of care
• Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations
• Participate in the review Quality Indicator report and Resident Specific Profile
• Participate in educational programs to maintain knowledge current with RAI/PPS regulations
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained
• Measure wounds when necessary
• Prepare necessary reports for monthly CQI meeting.
• Attend family conferences
• Assist administrator with preparation of weekly meetings
• Collaborate with other clinical staff and run assessment care plan meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a state-licensed RN
• Must have 1 - 2 years MDS experience preferably in a Long-Term Care or Rehab environment
• PCC experience preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of long-term care nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as legal regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must have excellent customer services skills and teamwork attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to multitask and oversee functions at the facility on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must maintain current CPR certification