MDS Coordinator/RN

Heritage Manor Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in California is seeking an experienced Medicare/MDS Coordinator to coordinate resident assessments and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license in California and have at least 2 years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Responsibilities include managing the assessment process, ensuring timely evaluations, and coordinating nursing care interventions. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the state of California.
• 2 years experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Background check with no history of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care.
• Implements necessary treatments, medications, or nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.

Skills

Coordination skills

Knowledge of Medicare/MDS regulations

Nursing care

Education

Current RN License in state of California

Job description

Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in state of California
• 2 years experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Background check with no history of abuse