What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicare MDS Coordinator position at Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center?
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current licensure in nursing. LVN or RN required.
- Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.
- Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
- Current certification in CPR preferred.
- Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
- Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
- Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
- Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other
- Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
- Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
- Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
- Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company
- Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.
- Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
- Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
- Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.
