What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Aldersgate?
Why join Givens Aldersgate? Givens Aldersgate continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Aldersgate promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
What you'll get:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available, with access to our on-site wellness clinic
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% match, up to 4%
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and access to free life insurance through The Hartford
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Plus, so much more!
Givens Aldersgate is looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator who will be responsible for facilitating/coordinating the Care Plan process. In this role you will accurately assess, implement, and document resident care. You will work in a collaborative manner, advise, and teach other personnel involved in resident care.
What you’ll do:
- Act as team leader for the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team;
- Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment;
- Complete all assessment components which may include assessments such as fall assessment, cognition assessment, wandering assessments, self-administration of medication assessment, ROM/contracture/functional mobility assessments, pressure ulcer assessment and bowel & bladder assessment or train a specific designee to do these assessments and evaluate the assessor annually that they continue to do the assessments accurately;
- Make Medicare eligibility determinations;
- Complete all Discharge and Re-entry assessments as required by regulation;
- Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/ care planning process and the restorative care program;
- Coordinate the completion of RAP’s for each triggered item per current regulations;
- Complete the Care Plan that meets current regulatory standards for each resident;
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.
What you’ll need:
- Valid RN license
- Experience as an MDS in short-term care
- Knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong clinical skills
- Understanding of regulations, policies and procedures
Compensation is $85,000 - $95,000 per year, plus our comprehensive benefits package!
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.
Please note that unsigned applications will not be processed
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000