MDS Coordinator (full-time)

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Tennessee is seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator for their Skilled Nursing Facility. The role involves evaluating patient care and conducting assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates are RN or LPN licensed in TN, with experience in long-term care and MDS coordination. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in EHR are critical. If you want to join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in long-term care with MDS coordination or similar roles preferred.
• Certification in MDS (e.g., RAC-CT) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate important aspects of patients' care through chart reviews.
• Identify variations in care to correct potential problems.
• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of resident assessments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong clerical skills

Excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BLS Certification

Job description

Are you a Tennessee-licensed RN or LPN that has experience in long-term care, with specific experience in MDS coordination? Are you looking for a position that will put your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to work toward the success of our interdisciplinary team? Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator for our Skilled Nursing Facility.

This position reports to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing and will be responsible for providing an ongoing objective evaluation of the important aspects of patients’ care through review of patient charts, identification of variations in care to provide data for use in the correction of potential problems, and to meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies.

The successful candidate will relate effectively with interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel, medical staff, patients, patient’s families, and outside agencies. They will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the state's requirements and this facility's policies and goals.

Come join the Siskin family and Make a Difference in the lives of our patients!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in long-term care, with specific experience in MDS coordination or similar roles preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active nursing license in the state of TN.
• BLS Certification.
• Certification in MDS (e.g., Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT)) is highly desirable.

Skills

A. MDS

• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines, OBRA, and PPS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong clerical skills with ability to type.
• Computer knowledge literacy and ability to operate.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills.
• Self-directed, ability to manage various responsibilities in a calm, effective manner.

B. LPN/RN

• Working Knowledge of Patient observation/assessment (vital signs, neurological signs, skin, bowel, etc.) and medication administration.