MDS Coordinator/RN

Heritage Manor Care; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care is seeking a Medicare/MDS Coordinator in Crescent City, California. This role involves the coordination of MDS assessments and implementation of resident care plans in a skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate will have a current RN license in California and at least 2 years of experience as an MDS Coordinator. You will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while providing high-quality nursing care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Ability to coordinate patient assessments and nursing care plan development.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations concerning MDS assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures timely completion of MDS assessments by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Implements treatments and nursing interventions as per the care plan.

Skills

Coordinating resident assessments

Nursing interventions

Infection control standards

Emergency measures coordination

Education

Current RN License in California

Job description

Job 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, 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.

Requirements

• 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