What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Apple Rehab Colchester?
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Located at the heart of Colchester near the Town Green, where for over three decades, we've been dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care and rehabilitation services to our community. Our comprehensive rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with our commitment to specialized care, reflect our holistic approach to wellness.
We are currently seeking a dedicated RN MDS Coordinator to lead our MDS department. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in coordinating discharge planning and assessing short-term residents. Candidates must have prior experience in MDS (Minimum Data Set) as this expertise is integral to the role.
The RN MDS Coordinator will oversee the gathering of information, assessment of resident needs, and the establishment of attainable goals, culminating in organized, concise care plans. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive assessments and the incorporation of recommendations into individualized care plans for residents. These plans will focus on addressing all pertinent issues and setting achievable goals for each resident's well-being.
Responsibilities also include ensuring that nursing staff are well-versed in individual care plans, monitoring adherence to these plans, and assessing residents to confirm their needs are being met. The RN MDS Coordinator will conduct regular reviews and revisions of care plans as necessary and schedule and lead weekly care plan meetings for all residents, following OBRA and state requirements.
32 hour positon
Key Qualifications:
- Hold a current state RN license and maintain good standing as a nurse.
- Meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
- Attention to detail, strong follow-through skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in instructing others.
- Thorough knowledge of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing practices, procedures, laws, and regulations governing long-term care.
- Experience with Point Click Care is advantageous.
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefits package for employees working 30 hours or more, including:
- Scholarships and opportunities for career growth.
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off.
- 7 Paid Holidays.
- Health Insurance Benefits.
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance.
- 401K Retirement Program.
- Longevity Credit
Come join our family-owned and operated company, where residents and staff alike are treated like family. Our senior management team, based in Avon, CT, ensures superior care from a local company, providing support right in your community. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our residents, we'd love to welcome you to our team at Apple Rehab Colchester.
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