MDS Nurse

About the role

Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Southpoint, 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 give outs
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition assistance offered through a university partnership

Hiring Information

HIRING: MDS Coordinator - Full Time

Essential Functions

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Absorb comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately address 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.
• Absorb nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Maintain Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Absorb MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
• Absorb nursing management with the discharge process.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Absorb established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained 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 all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interact 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.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Required Education and Experience

• Current State License as a Nurse
• CPR Certified
• One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting (preferred)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.