MDS Coordinator

Copper Ridge Nursing; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Copper Ridge Health & Assisted Living Center is seeking a nurse for an MDS role in a skilled nursing facility. The MDS nurse collects and analyzes data to support resident health in Medicare/Medicaid certified homes while coordinating with staff and families.

Ideal candidates are organized and interested in management positions, with a commitment to high standards. COVID vaccination or approved exemption is required. Competitive salary, PTO, and flexible shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland Registered Nursing Licensure (or compact/multi-state license)
• Current Maryland Licensed Practical Nursing Licensure (or compact/multi-state license)
• BLS/CPR certification
• In-depth knowledge of MDS, nursing care methods, health, and safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health and well-being from admission to end of stay using the MDS process.
• Plan, document and submit the compiled information.
• Maintain complete healthcare records and reports in PCC.
• Investigate patient/family complaints and act to resolve them.

Skills

RN licensure (Maryland)

LPN licensure (Maryland)

BLS/CPR certification

MDS knowledge

AANAC MDS certification (preferred)

Education

Maryland RN licensure

Maryland LPN licensure

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Copper Ridge Health & Assisted Living Center is looking for a nurse to fill a MDS role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The MDS nurse, collects and assesses information for the health and well-being of residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes. Our ideal candidate is organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards. Working with Copper Ridge, you can expect flexible shifts, PTO, and a competitive salary.

Must be COVID vaccinated, or have an approved vaccination exemption.

Duties

Following federally mandated procedures and using the MDS process, the nurse monitors residents' health and well-being from the time of admission through the end of their stay.

This work also requires the planning, documentation, and submission of the compiled information.

MDS calls for creative problem solving and attentive communication with staff, residents, and their families, to ensure that personal, health and administrative concerns are being addressed. Ensure individual care plans reflect the type of care required.

Maintain complete healthcare records and reports, including PCC being utilized according to best practices.

Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.

Requirements

Current Maryland Registered Nursing Licensure (or compact/multi-state license)

Current Maryland Licensed Practical Nursing Licensure (or compact/multi-state license)

BLS/CPR certification

In-depth knowledge of MDS, nursing care methods, health, and safety guidelines

Preferred Skills

MDS certification by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)-preferred, not required. Experience with Point, Click, Care platform, Management experience

• Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or an approved religious/medical exemption, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community. Peak Healthcare does offer the COVID-19 vaccination to all employees at no cost.

Benefits

401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.