RN MDS Coordinator

Aaron Manor; Village of Fairport (NY); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aaron Manor is seeking an MDS Nurse to work under the Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator in a 5-star facility in New York. The role focuses on completing MDS sections, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring on-time reporting.

The position requires a current NYS RN license and offers a competitive salary with no on-call, no weekend shifts, and no unit floating.

Qualifikationen

• Good oral and written English communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Registered Professional Nurse with NYS license.

Aufgaben

• Completes MDS sections using information from residents, family, care staff, and physicians.
• Coordinates MDS data collection to ensure timely final report submission.
• Attends meetings and coordinates with rehab and other disciplines as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and a professional, respectful approach at all times.
• Ensures timely submission of all MDS assessments to CMS.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and adheres to safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Basic computer knowledge

RN licensure NYS

RAC certification (preferred)

Long Term Care experience (a plus)

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse, NYS license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: MDS Nurse Supervised by: Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator

Current RN Licensure in NYS required

Competitive Salary 5 Star Facility

Job Summary

Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and carries the responsibility for completing the nursing sections of the MDS+ assessment for and coordinating its completion with appropriate participation of all other disciplines. Completes all MDS+ information coordination to allow the final report to be completed and submitted on time. No on-calls, no weekends and no floating to units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

Representative Duties: (including but not limited to)

• Develops a schedule prescribed by regulation for the IDCP team to complete timely and accurate assessments.

• Completes sections of the MDS form using sources of information such as the residents record, the residents, his/her family, direct care staff, residents physician, licensed professionals from all disciplines and consultants

• Sign and date the end of the assessment at R-2B to certify that all assessments are complete

• Attends weekly Medicare meetings and presents patient status, progress and assist in discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items.

• Attends other facility requested meetings per MDS Coordinator requests and reports to team based on parameters and objective of the meeting.

• Serves as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate and respectful manner at all times.

• Responsible to perform QA and report to QA committee per MDS Coordinator. Collaborates with facility leaders in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising and monitoring facility wide performance improvement activities.

• Ensures timely and accurate completion of MDS and CAA’s per MDS regulations

• Participates in and plans inservice programs directly related to MDS services as well as center regulatory education required for compliance.

• Ensures timely submission of all MDS assessments to CMS.

• Ensures work areas are kept clean, neat and safe environment

• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the industry as well as to maintain a professional status.

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure that patient/resident’s rights are protected.

• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and to respond effectively and efficiently.

• Complies with all safety and compliance protocols and programs as well as company policies and procedures
  

Skills/Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Registered Professional Nurse with a current license to practice in NYS

• RAC - certification is highly preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.

• Long Term Care experience a plus.
  

Physical Demands

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.