What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at CommonSpirit Health?
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Community Liaison - RN is responsible for program development for specialty Subacute care unit program through education to the community including healthcare providers and managed care organizations. This position acts as the MDS RN Coordinator and has the responsibility for the completion and transmission of MDS for Subacute residents. The Community Liaison conducts onsite physical assessments and collects clinical data of potential Subacute candidates for admission to the program. The Community Liaison integrates the program, Title 22, and OBRA constituencies thereby improving the continuum of patient care. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Community Hospital of San Bernardino. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Community Hospital of San Bernardino strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement, process, and activities.
Job Requirements
- Recent experience in long-term care, medication and treatment administration, and the mandated OBRA regulated Minimum Data Set, Resident Assessment Protocol summary and care planning process.
- Computer literate.
- One (1) year experience in acute, subacute or long term care within 6-12 months.
- 6 months experience as MDS Coordinator in Long Term Care setting preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- California Licensed Registered Nurse Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately with people, verbally and in writing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various publics and interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the MDS and RAP protocols.
- Broad knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and practices; ICCU/CCU experience and/or ventilator skills/training a plus.
- General knowledge of infection control standards and practices; member and participant in professional nursing organizations.
- Computer knowledge/experience
REQUIRED: Registered Nurse (RN) Current AMA BLS CPR certification.