MDS Nurse (RN or LPN)

MDS Coordinator/ MDS Nurse

Come be a part of our great team at Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation

At Chapel Woods Health and Rehab our purpose is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Arkansas and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider.

We are looking for an experienced MDS Nurse (RN or LPN) to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with current rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.

The MDS Coordinator will also assist the Director of Nursing and other relevant directors and supervisors in maintaining good rapport and morale between and within departments to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing and implementing a comprehensive assessment and plan of care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform Administrative Duties

· Completing Medical Forms, Reports, Evaluations, Studies

· Implement and Maintain ongoing quality assurance for the resident care plans

· Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the assessment

· Maintain an effective, and friendly working relationship with all health professionals, physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies that are involved with the resident assessment/care plan.

· Meet regularly with department supervisors concerning the assessment/care plan of patients.

· Develop, Plan and Conduct timely in-service training classes for assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of facility.

· Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard.

· Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you informed of any changes in this profession, as well as to maintain your license.

· Always maintain the confidentiality of our resident's information.

· And always the practice of Patient Rights Functions

Qualifications:

· Current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Former experience as a supervisor in a hospital, health care facility or long-term care facility
• Trained in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.

About us

Chapel Woods is building our family of passionate professionals. We are seeking those who possess patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm with all personnel, residents and their families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in Warren Arkansas. We are supportive, rewarding, agile and our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere

Offering truly competitive wages, benefits, insurance after 60 days.

Chapel Woods is an EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• MDS: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person