MDS RN

Chico Terrace; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico Terrace is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator to work under the Director of Nursing Services, coordinating IDT and MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires an RN license, strong written and verbal English communication, and solid administrative skills. LTC nursing experience and supervisory experience are preferred; CPR certification is a plus. Responsibilities include timely assessments, plan of care development, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license.
• English communications skills required for business operations.
• Administrative and organizational abilities required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure IDT completes MDS assessments in a timely manner.
• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Administer or implement treatments, medications or nursing interventions as indicated by the plan of care.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies in nursing care.
• Initiate emergency measures per center policy and nursing standards.
• Ensure exchange of essential information for quality resident care.
• Maintain documentation per Federal/State regulations and company policy.
• Participate in assigned meetings and inservices.

Skills

RN license

English communication

Administrative skills

CPR certification

LTC nursing experience

Supervisory 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.

Medicare MDS Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing. RN required.
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as 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.

Medicare MDS Coordinator 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 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.

Medicare MDS Coordinator 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

• Present 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.