Job Overview:

MDS Coordinators, also known as resident assessment coordinators, assess and monitor proper treatment for residents in nursing homes. They determine the health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents according to state and federal standards. They also ensure compliance with extensive laws surrounding nursing home residents.

The MDS Coordinator assess and monitor residents' health and wellbeing according to the RAI and in line with other legislation. In this role, you will perform care area assessments and care planning process plans and ensure that our residents' wellbeing and health are being monitored and recorded.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Must have at least two years exp but not required for position
• Successfully completed the NCLEX-RN examination and the necessary state-specific certifications
• Valid state certification as an MDS coordinator through a recognized organization, such as the AAPACN
• A solid understanding of data collection, reporting, and analysis
• Proficiency in MDS 30 assessments and procedures
• A thorough understanding of medical-legal frameworks, such as the OBR Act of 1987
• The ability to draft and create thorough care plans for residents
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills
• An excellent work ethic and understanding of MDS procedures
• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills
• Patience and compassion

Preferred:

• Extensive prior nursing experience
• A keen eye for detail, and a mastery of data collection and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of patient care protocols, and expert knowledge of MDS activities

Essential Functions:

• Administering and managing assessments of residents in our facility
• Speaking to residents and ensuring their wellbeing through regular checks
• Developing care plans and assessment schedules for residents
• Gathering data on the facility's current and future residents
• Utilizing the RAI, MDS 30, QM
• Following up on complaints and incidents reported by residents
• Coordinating with other key members of the interdisciplinary form to ensure proper care implementation
• Reporting findings and making recommendations to management
• Ensuring legal compliance for the facility by following MDS processes
• Acting in a supporting role to the director and administrator of the facility

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.