MDS Nurse (RN)

Description

Description

The MDS Nurse (RN) oversees and facilitates the completion of Resident assessments in compliance with state and federal regulations. As MDS Nurse, you will coordinate, manage, monitor, and maintain accurate coding of the current MDS and care plan documentation.

About Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Riverview's passion is to combine innovative ideas with compassionate medical care and state of the art programs to create a place of healing and hope for those who need rehabilitation and nursing care. Riverview Health specializes in geriatrics and works closely with hospitals and physicians to create a collaborative environment of care and medical expertise for our communities.

Our Mission:

The mission of Riverview Health & Rehab Center is to be a premier health and rehabilitation center by exceeding the expectations of our Residents, Families of Residents, and Employees.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees!
• 401(k)
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a facilitator in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for Residents
• Ensures timely scheduling and completion of the initial care plan and quarterly/annual review
• Promotes optimal communication among program staff members, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents
• Participates in quality improvement activities to reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes
• Assess prospective residents in conjunction with other team members
• Schedule and facilitate patient/family care conferences
• Perform the functions of a nurse when required

Requirements

• Valid RN license through the State of Michigan required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors degree or higher
• Valid BLS certification
• 1 years of experience as a MDS RN strongly preferred
• 1 years of experience providing care in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting required
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication, and communicate effectively with supervisor, staff members and other departments

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Riverview Health’s Director of Human Resources.