MDS Nurse

Apploi; Montana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi NW Montana is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our nursing team. You will coordinate Medicare/MDS assessments, work with the IDT, ensure timely documentation, and support the plan of care under the Director of Nursing Services.

The role requires active nursing licensure (RN or LPN), strong English communication, and solid administrative and organizational skills to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in nursing.
• RN or LPN licensure required.
• Written and verbal communications in English as business necessity.
• Administrative and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Notify and coordinate Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessments.
• Coordinate Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS assessments by IDT.
• Coordinate development, implementation, and evaluation of the care plan.
• Provide nursing care and interventions as indicated by the plan of care or physician orders.
• Maintain infection control standards in nursing care.
• Adhere to safety policies and company policy.
• Manage on-call duties to meet resident needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and information exchange for quality care.
• Participate in meetings and inservices as assigned.
• Protect resident rights and resolve consumer concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative ability

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

We are currently looking for an MDS coordinator to join our great team at our facility in NW Montana. Come work with us on improving residents 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 inservices•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 protectedQualifications•Current licensure in nursing•RN or LPN required•Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity•Administrative and organizational ability and skills