What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Assistant position at Camino Ridge Post Acute?
WEEKEND MDS Coordinator
Part time position. Schedule: Saturday - Sunday
Position Summary:
Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely patient assessments in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Qualifications:
- Current California LVN license required, RN preferred
- Two (2) years’ nursing and/or one (1) year of MDS experience preferred
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to remain kind, calm and professional in all work-related situations
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Takes pride in serving others, and accurately completing duties on time
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate, timely, inter-departmental, patient assessments, in accordance with all requirements and policies
- Reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON)
- Provides education to direct care associates regarding patient documentation, overseeing updates or changes, and training on Skilled Nursing Facility and other Regulations
- Ensures care plans are comprehensive, accurate and meeting patient needs
- Reviews Final Validation Reports confirming assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS and other systems as necessary and prior to billing
- Collaborates with Business Office regarding when to/when not to bill
- Continually reviews CMS Reports to address issues and improve processes to ensure that assessments are accurate and submitted on time
- Attend and participates in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check
- Performs functions of a staff nurse when necessary
- Leads by example in treating everyone at work kindly and professionally
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
- 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
- Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Camino Ridge Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Mountain View. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.