Job Description
Job Description
Come join our awesome team as a MDSCoordinator at The Preserve! Offering a competitive hourly rate, based on experience!
The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).
Schedule - Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with occasional weekends
Benefit Highlights:
- “refer a friend” bonuses
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
- NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings after payday.
POSITION SUMMARY
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing the MDS/RAI process in coordination with the RAI/PPS Coordinator. This position assures compliance with all State and Federal MDS transmission requirements. The MDS Nurse is responsible for collaborating with Clinical and Administrative staff regarding issues relative to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse.
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Registered Nurse with previous long- term care experience with working knowledge of the RAI process preferred.
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Displays knowledge of RAI/PPS process.
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Follows all infection prevention and control and OSHA requirements.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends.
- Ability to read, speak and write fluently in English.
- Communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal relations skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
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1. Works within coordination of RAI/PPS Coordinator for scheduling and proper coding of all new admission and PPS assessments.
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Completes the minimum data set assessment (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAAS) within the required time frames.
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Consults with IDT members for pertinent clinical information as needed.
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Utilize direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communication with direct care staff when completing assessments.
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Works with Interdisciplinary team to determine resident significant change in status and OMRA assessments.
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Completes Nursing Sections of MDS per facility policy and ensures completion of assigned sections by other disciplines.
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Follows and updates facility MDS schedule and tracking forms per policy and procedure.
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Follow facility policy and procedure on Resident Care Planning.
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Ensure that care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided.
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Audits completion and review of completed MDS assessments randomly on each floor monthly.
Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
Take pride in helping others and join us today!
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