Salary: based on experience.

$10,000 sign on bonus for RN $8,000 for LPN

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing. RN or LPN required.

• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.

• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.

• Current certification in CPR preferred.

• Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.

• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.

• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.

• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.

• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.

• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.

• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

The ability to take call to meet the needs of our residents.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.

• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.

• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.

• Other duties as assigned by facility administration.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.

• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.