What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) position at Transitional Care Management?
Company Description
MDS Coordinator
- Start Date: ASAP - we have a new employee class starting soon.
- Schedule: Days / Full-time
You’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors.
When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.
Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.
A little more about our center:
The Terrace is a classic Skilled Nursing Facility that has 115 beds, with a heavy emphasis on long term resident care and a small, but growing, short-term rehab unit. This close-knit team is welcoming and always willing to jump in to help out when you need it. What makes us unique:
- 30% of our residents are late stage memory care patients and we are one of the only nursing homes in the area with dementia programming.
- We have added an internal/in-house therapy team - they work for the center, not a therapy vendor.
Job Description
What you will do in this role: The MDS Coordinator will work under/with our Regional MDS Director to coordinate and oversee the interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in our center. This process includes:
- Comprehensive resident assessments & Care Plans
- Regular communication among care team members, the resident, and family;
- Collection and transmission of data for the purposes of quality improvement;
- Adhering to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements.
- The ultimate goal of the assessment and care planning process is to promote the resident’s quality of care and satisfaction in our center.
- You may be asked to float to the floor in times of need at the center.
What’s in it for you:
- You will immediately feel like a part of a team.
- Employee recognition program
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
- Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
- AIT & Nursing Leadership training programs – Ask us about these internal training programs - we can help you elevate your career to the next level.
Qualifications
MDS Coordinator: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
What we need from you:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois
- Current MDS 3.0 certification is ideal, but not required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.
Additional Information
Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.
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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
