What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Aventura Health Group?
We are currently seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator/ Nurse
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!
Job Responsibilities:
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.
- 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
