What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER?
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!
*For full-time employment--to be paid out in intervals over the course of a year.
MDS COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
Medicare MDS Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS
- Current licensure in nursing. 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.
Medicare MDS Coordinator GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL
- 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
- nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
- 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
of nursing practice.Medicare MDS Coordinator 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
- policy.
- Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.CONSUMER SERVICE
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60
