Medicare MDS Coordinator (RN Registered Nurse)

Rockport Healthcare Services; Downey (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 (RN) to join their team. This role involves coordinating MDS assessments and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills, along with a current RN license. You will play a crucial role in providing quality resident care and supporting the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering timely assessments. If you are passionate about nursing and looking to make a difference in long-term care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient well-being and uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and CPR certification preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures timely completion of MDS Assessment by the IDT.
• Coordinates nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Nursing experience in long term care

Supervisory experience

Education

Current licensure in nursing (RN)

Current certification in CPR

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare MDS Coordinator (RN Registered Nurse) is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current licensure in nursing. RN required.
2. Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.
3. Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
4. Current certification in CPR preferred.
5. Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.
6. Supervisory experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL

1. Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
2. Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
3. Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
4. 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.
5. Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
6. Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
7. Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

ADMINISTRATIVE

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

CONSUMER SERVICE

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