MDS Coordinator

Rockwell Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Charlotte, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Benefits

• New added bonuses and perks
• PTO
• Paid orientation
• Very supportive management
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Same day pay option
• Employee Engagement program
• Staff appreciation lunches and giveaways
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Resident.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility that identifies the needs of the Resident and goals to be accomplished for each need.
• Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
• Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment.
• Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Requirements

• Current State License as a Nurse
• CPR Certified
• Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process

Qualifications

Preferred: One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting.