MDS Coordinator [LTC]

Platte Health Center Avera; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte Health Center Avera is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to serve as Patient Care Coordinator and assist the Director of Nursing with daily management at Platte Care Center. Responsibilities include supervising CNAs and RNs, coordinating MDS 3.0, and supporting admissions and resident care conferences.

The role requires SD RN licensure, LTC supervisory experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in South Dakota.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) supervisory preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist DON with daily departmental management.
• Supervise CNAs and nurses; coordinate staffing.
• Coordinate MDS 3.0 process and admissions.
• Attend and support resident care conferences.
• Ensure compliance with safety/risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care planning

Education

Registered Nurse license - SD

Tools

MDS 3.0 process

Job description

Location:Platte, SDWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Platte Health Center Avera is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!Position HighlightsPlatte Health Center/AveraJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Patient Care CoordinatorDEPARTMENT: Platte Care CenterPOSITION NUMBER:DIRECT PATIENT CARE PROVIDED FOR: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population of patients in the department. Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric N/AJOB SUMMARY: Serves as Assistant Director of Nursing, Staff/Resident education, Resident Safety Committee, Resident Restraint Committee. Coordinates the MDS 3.0 process, completes the MDS 3.0 and transmission. Responsible for Admissions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists Director of Nursing with daily management of the Department.2. Assists DON with the supervision of CNA’s and Nurses.Facilitates Care Committee and Patient Safety/Risk Management Committee meetings as assigned.Provides input specific to employee evaluations.Cover Admissions for new residents to the facility.undefinedProvides daily resident rounds on all residents in the facility.Completes monthly MDS 3.0 schedule from state printout and updates as necessary (with Ward Clerk).Conduct restraint review and ensure compliance monthly.Posts schedules for nursing quarterly charting (i.e. pain, oral, nurse observation, etc.)Coordinates completion of all CAA’s, Outcomes and AIMS assessment.Prepares and updates resident/patients care plans.Attends Resident care conferences.Completes MDS 3.0 for ward clerks to transmit on a timely basis.Available to residents/patients and/or family members for questions regarding assessments.Provides information/training R/T documentation needed for MDS 3.0Follows HFCA guidelines for the MDS 3.0 process.Ensures immunizations status of residents and coordinates annual influenza vaccine with Infection Prevention nurse.undefinedCover rotating weekly/weekend nursing shifts as needed.undefinedAssists DON with coordination of completion of Safety Checks and C.N.A II chore list.undefinedAdd diagnosis coding with LTC Social Service Director.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:1. Education: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.2. Experience: Clinical and supervisory experience in LTC preferred.3. Physical Abilities: Work is medium to heavy demand requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to push, pull, lift, carry or otherwise move objects. Approximately 80% of shift is spent standing, and/or walking. Ability to grasp. Majority of work requires manual dexterity. Visual acuity and adequate hearing is needed to perform essential job functions. Hands may come in contact with corrosive cleaners.4. Mental Abilities: Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to concentrate under pressure and possess a memory for detail.5. Working Conditions: Working indoors majority of the time. Occasional outside exposure to current weather conditions.6. Hazards and Risks: Exposure to contagious diseases. Uses standard precautions/personal protective equipment as necessary.7. Equipment: Utilization of equipment consists of, but is not limited to: computers, copy machine, fax machine and various electrical appliances.ORGANIZATIONAL CHART PLACEMENT – See organizational chart in Personnel Manual.JOB RELATIONSHIPSResponsible to: Director of NursingWorkers Supervised: RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’sSupervised By: Director of NursingPromotion From: No formal line of promotionPromotion To: No formal line of promotionACCESS AUTHORIZATION:INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIRED: Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, Infection Control/Employee Health, Patient Rights, Fire/Emergency Preparedness, Confidentiality, Service Excellence, Quality/Risk, Hazardous Communication, Back Safety, Advanced Directives and Departmental Specific/Special training