What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at GPAC?
Overview
The primary role of the MDS Assessment Nurse Coordinator will be to implement the state and federal guidelines related to the MDS process, complete the MDS process and ensure that all is current and implemented. You will be delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Registered Nurse Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in New Jersey.
- Must have two years long-term care experience.
- Must possess an intimate knowledge of the MDS process.
- Must also have one year experience as an MDS Assessment Nurse or a Registered Nurse with MDS experience.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must be experienced in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability.
- Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 20 feet.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000
Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Paid time off and holiday pay. Company paid life insurance, LTD, career advancement & scholarship opportunities.
If this position meets your personal and professional goals. Apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your nursing career! For additional information, contact Michael Cargill at
641-658-9288
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000
