MDS Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an MDS Coordinator at our Kansas facility to coordinate the Medicare/MDS assessment process with the IDT. You will develop and update care plans, oversee nursing interventions, and ensure regulatory documentation is compliant. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

RN licensure is required, and you will join a team dedicated to high-quality resident care in a North Central Kansas setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Administrative and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS assessment process with the IDT.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS assessments.
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer treatments and nursing interventions per plan.
• Maintain documentation per federal and state regulations.
• Participate in meetings and in-services.
• Provide resident-centered care and protect resident rights.

Skills

English communication

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN license

Job description

We are currently looking for an MDS coordinator to join our great team at our facility in North Central Kansas. Join us on improving resident's lives and providing excellent care!

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• The ability to take call to meet the needs of our residents
• 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 in-services
• Other duties as assigned by facility administration
• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns
• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected

Qualifications

• Current licensure in nursing
• RN required
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills