MDS Nurse Coordinator

About the role

Rockwell Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Charlotte, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Aid in the development of 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.
• Aid nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Maintain surveillance of Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Affirm MDS and support documentation to be an accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Aid nursing management with the discharge process.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Affirm established 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 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.

Requirements

• MDS experience
• Current State License as a Nurse
• C.P.R. Certified
• Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Comprehensive care planning
• Nurse’s note management
• Documentation accuracy
• Infection control
• Safety precautions
• Confidentiality
• Emergency response
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

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

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in this posting.