MDS Coordinator - RN - Avamere Sunnyside

Avamere; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an MDS Coordinator, where your nursing expertise will make a significant impact. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for reviewing patient care plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding the nursing staff in delivering exceptional care. The company fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging professional growth and development. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive team culture while making a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy with telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active RN license required; MDS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient care plans and ensure all personnel are informed.
• Monitor and guide completion of assessments and manage UR process.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care Planning

MDS Certification

Electronic Medical Records

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

Computer Documentation Systems

Job description

MDS Coordinator - RN - Avamere Sunnyside

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: MDSCO025713

Posted: April 3, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Salem, OR 97302, USA

Description

Shift Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! Whether you are fresh out of school, looking to improve your skills, or wanting to grow in your career, let Avamere help. Being a Nurse is hard, fast paced, exciting and overall rewarding. You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you serve. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further; we would love to have you join the Avamere Family.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:

• Review patient care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the patients are aware of their care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
• Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
• Manage the Utilization Review (UR) process.
• Oversee MAR’s treatment, flow sheets and physicians orders.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
• MDS Certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories and MDS 3.0.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.