What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Aventura at the Bay?
We are currently seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator/ Nurse
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!
Job Responsibilities:
Provide admission and follow-up skilled nursing visits for skilled nursing resident’s home health patients.
Administer on-going for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision.
Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers).
Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.
Required Experience/Skills:
Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
A minimum of two year of case management experience preferred Current Registered Nurse licensure
Current CPR certification Strong organizational and communication skills
