MDS Coordinator RN Registered Nurse - Windsor Oakland

Bay Marina Post Acute; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medicare/MDS Coordinator to join their team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the MDS assessment process while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You will coordinate care plans and provide essential nursing interventions, all while upholding the highest standards of patient care. If you are a skilled RN with a passion for long-term care and a commitment to quality, this opportunity could be your next career step. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in nursing (RN) is required.
• Two years of nursing experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures timely completion of the MDS Assessment by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Implements nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care.

Skills

Nursing Licensure (RN)

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Administrative Skills

Organizational Skills

CPR Certification

Long-term Care Experience

Supervisory Experience

Education

Current Nursing Licensure

Two Years Nursing Experience

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing. RN required.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English as a business necessity.
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL

• 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 the 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior, and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all residents’ rights are protected.