MDS Coordinator (full-time)

About the role

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator for their Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

- Provide an ongoing objective evaluation of the important aspects of patients' care through review of patient charts. - Identify variations in care to provide data for use in the correction of potential problems. - Meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies. - Relate effectively with interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel, medical staff, patients, patient’s families, and outside agencies. - Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the state's requirements and this facility's policies and goals.

Requirements

- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in long-term care, with specific experience in MDS coordination or similar roles preferred. - Licensure / Certification: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active nursing license in the state of TN, BLS Certification, and Certification in MDS (e.g., Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT)) is highly desirable. - Skills: A. MDS - Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines, OBRA, and PPS, excellent organizational and time management skills, proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, strong clerical skills with ability to type, computer knowledge literacy and ability to operate, excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills, self-directed, ability to manage various responsibilities in a calm, effective manner, strong organizational skills; B. LPN/RN - Working Knowledge of Patient observation/assessment (vital signs, neurological signs, skin, bowel, etc.) and medication administration.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent. - Current Tennessee licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). - BLS certification.

Skills

- Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines, OBRA, and PPS. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. - Strong clerical skills with ability to type. - Computer knowledge literacy and ability to operate. - Excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills. - Self-directed, ability to manage various responsibilities in a calm, effective manner. - Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

- 401(k) - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Employee discount - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance