MDS Coordinator - Rex Skilled Nursing Facility - Apex

UNC REX Healthcare; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a highly regarded skilled nursing facility, where you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to residents. This role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the recovery of patients while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of long-term care experience and one year of MDS experience.
• Must possess NC RN License and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient assessments and collaborates on care plans.
• Maintains accurate data entry and documentation of patient information.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MDS Programs

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

UNC Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center of Apex is a skilled nursing facility with 107 beds. We care for long-term care residents and provide short-term rehabilitation for those recovering from a recent hospital stay. We are a CMS 5-Star Facility and value our great reputation in the community. We encourage you to come join our exceptional team!

Our centers are among the most highly ranked nursing homes in the state and have earned quality ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). View our ratings.

We are passionate about giving our patients the best chance at recovery from acute injury or illness by providing early and aggressive intervention in a critical care setting. Our treatment team includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and therapists across a range of disciplines – physical, speech, occupational, respiratory, and psychological therapy. We believe this interdisciplinary approach helps speed physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident within the Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the assessment of patient's condition using Minimum Data Set, including biophysical, psychosocial, and age-specific needs.
2. Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
3. Coordinates and collaborates with other health care team members to develop an interdisciplinary and individualized plan of care.
4. Coordinates care plan conferences with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families.
5. Evaluates patients' status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care, and outcomes of the care provided.
6. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital procedure, including patient and family instruction, as well as discharge planning.
7. Participates in resident/patient and family education.
8. Coordinates the electronic submission of required documents to the state database and other entities per company policy and state/federal regulations.
9. Maintains tracking system of MDS schedules.
10. Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
11. Continually updates knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
12. Ensures that all supporting documentation (i.e. ICD 9 codes, orders, etc.) is complete and accurate.
13. Documents patients' status, according to unit-specific procedure.
14. Demonstrates clinical expertise in assessing patient/resident needs, potential problems, and implementation of appropriate solutions in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
15. Participates in unit performance improvement activities.
16. Serves as a backup for Admission Coordinator in his/her absence to ensure ongoing assessments and screening on referrals for admissions.

Other Information

Education Requirements:
● Requires an Associate's (A.A.) or bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● BCLS, NC RN License
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Two years long-term care experience plus one year of MDS experience. Requires a working understanding of managed care and Medicare/Medicaid payment systems and their impact on skilled nursing facilities.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex SNF Apex

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $30.73 - $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Apex

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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