MDS Coordinator - RN

Good Shepherd Services; Town of Seymour (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Seymour, WI seeks a part-time Medical Data Set (MDS) Coordinator - Registered Nurse to join its geriatric team. The role offers 30 hours per 2-week pay period, day shift (Mon-Fri), with pay based on experience.

The MDS Coordinator plans and coordinates nursing services, completes Medicare documentation, and supports care planning for residents. Qualifications include Wisconsin RN license, 3+ years nursing experience, 1 year MDS experience, and the ability to read,

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience.
• 1 year MDS experience required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Mobility to stand/move 50%+ of shifts.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to cope with stress and maintain health.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and implements nursing services for residents.
• Completes MDS and Medicare documentation per regulations.
• Assess health status and communicate with the health care team.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges, update level of care.
• Develop and revise comprehensive care plans with the team.
• Document care and assessments using standard medical terminology.
• Supervise staff, delegate as needed, and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

RN License

Gerontologic Nursing

MDS Experience

Nursing Experience

English Proficiency

Mobility Required

Education

Wisconsin RN License

BSN Preferred

Job description

Medical Data Set (MDS) Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Location: Seymour, WI

Open Position

Day Shift - Part Time (Mon- Fri)

• 30 hours per 2-week pay period
• Pay Based on Experience*

Education And Experience

• Wisconsin Licensed Registered Nurse, with Bachelor's of Science Degree preferred, in compliance with the Federal Nurse Practice Act.
• The mobility to spend a minimum of 50% of the working hours standing and/or moving about the working area. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Must possess the functioning sight, hearing, speech, tactile sense required to complete the essential job functions. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience. Must have recent experience in geriatric nursing.
• At least 1-year MDS experience required.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position, be in good general health, and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of the residents.

Purpose Of Job Position

Plans, coordinates, supervises and implements nursing services for residents as part of the geriatric interdisciplinary team. Completes the MDS and Medicare Documentation and Assessment Forms based on state and federal regulations for long term care.

The MDS Coordinator

• Makes clinical decisions to guide the effective practice of the geriatric nursing utilizing physician direction and nursing judgment. Assists in direct resident care such as handling or moving residents.
• Assess the health status of the residents and communicate the information with appropriate members of the health care team. Utilized the nursing process, nursing and medical practices and procedures, following laws and regulations that pertain to long term care to meet resident needs.
• Coordinates and participates in planning and implementation of admissions and discharges of residents. Ensures establishment of level of care status for residents upon admission, quarterly updates and reviews for significant changes.
• Coordinates all disciplines in the resident assessment and care planning process.
• Ensures that a comprehensive plan of care is developed for each resident, and that the plan is reviewed and revised as necessary. Incorporates new orders and changes in condition. Communicates changes in the plan of care to team members.
• Coordinates documentation of the MDS and Medicare Assessments by the interdisciplinary team.
• Heads care conference or delegates the duty to appropriate staff members. Maintains a liaison with residents, their families, other departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident's needs.
• Documents pertinent resident care and assessments using common medical terms and approved abbreviations. Utilizes manual forms and computer documentation as outlined in facility policies.
• Supervises and directs team members in the delivery of care, utilizing facility policies and procedures. Utilizes leadership and supervisory skills to work harmoniously with team members. Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Prepares and administers medication and medical and nursing treatment to meet medical orders.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Responds to emergency and/or life-threatening situations and provides whatever assistance is required.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all circumstances.
• Participates in staff development programs. Coordinates and participates with orientation of new staff members.
• Keeps abreast of latest developments by attending workshops and reading professional journals.
• Works beyond normal working hours, during the week, on weekends and holidays, when necessary.
• Maintains GSS Core Values.

Salary: $40.00 - $41.75 per hour