Medicare MDS Coordinator - North Point

Northpointhc; Fresno, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpointhc in Fresno, California seeks a Medicare MDS Coordinator to work under the Director of Nursing Services. The role is to notify and coordinate the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

The coordinator will oversee the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process, ensure timely completion, and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in nursing is required.
• English communication skills are essential.
• Administrative and organizational abilities are required.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures IDT completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs nursing interventions as indicated by the plan of care or orders.
• Coordinates and provides nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates emergency measures according to center policy and nursing standards.

Skills

English communication

Administrative skills

Education

RN licensure (California)

CPR certification (preferred)

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

• 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.