MDS Nurse

About the role

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Long Term Care facility seeking a MDS Coordinator to join their team. The position offers benefits including PTO, paid orientation, and new perks like health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Absorb and develop comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS.
• Coordinate, manage, and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility.
• Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes.
• Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Audit MDS and support documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and auditor requirements.
• Support the discharge process by assisting nursing management.
• Complete administrative requirements such as filling out necessary forms and reports.
• Maintain infection control and standard precaution practices when providing care.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
• Report hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of Residents and interact with them in a warm, respectful, and caring manner.
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights in Resident care areas.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• A current State License as a Nurse.
• CPR Certification.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

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

Skills

Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.

Benefits

PTO, paid orientation, new perks like health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD