MDS Coordinator-Nursing Home

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Far Rockaway, NY is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and care planning within our skilled nursing facility.

Requirements include a current New York RN license, long-term care and MDS 3.0 knowledge, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, and prior MDS coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York RN license.
• Experience in long-term care.
• Recent MDS Coordinator experience required.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 and the MDS process.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS).
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that implement MDS and care plan.
• Assist the resident in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.
• Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings.
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care experience

MDS Coordinator experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Understanding MDS process

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Job description

MDS Coordinator

SNF Located in Far Rockaway, NY

Salary: $110K to $130K range (based on experience)

Qualifications:

• Must have a current New York RN license
• Must have long-term care experience
• Must have current experience as an MDS Coordinator
• Must know MDS 3.0
• Have a strong understanding of the MDS process
• Strong decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS)
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that implement MDS and care plan.
• Assist the resident in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.
• Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings.
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.

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