MDS Coordinator - Rex Skilled Nursing Facility - Apex

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to join their skilled nursing facility team. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans for residents. With a strong focus on patient education and effective communication, you will play a vital role in ensuring the best outcomes for patients recovering from acute injuries or illnesses. Join a passionate organization committed to improving health and well-being in the community, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing school.
• Two years long-term care experience plus one year of MDS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient assessments using Minimum Data Set.
• Develops individualized care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate data entry of resident information.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MDS Programs

Job description

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!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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 in order 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/fedral 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

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 preferred. 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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