What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Crest Nursing Home?
Some responsibilities and duties for this position will include:
Admit residents, complete admissions and assessments, document, communicate, and implement initial Plans Of Care. Implement staff education. Assist with medications such as I.V.s, calculated dosages, and PRN medications. Assist with DON duties when required. Monitor medication room and medication carts for OBRA compliance. Ensure implementation of approaches listed in the Care Plan. Evaluate care given and makes modification recommendations to staff according to professional expertise and judgment. Complete MDS's and develops Nursing care plan from assessments. Ensure complete documentation of assessment of each resident.
Serves as RN coordinator for completion of MDS and interdisciplinary care plan. Actively participate in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintain a presence at all times when surveyors are on-site and direct the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertake corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate. Gather and present supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies.
On call every other week/weekend to share with DON (Including call-off shifts to work as a floor nurse if can't be covered)
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a our-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Completion of approved School of Nursing. Experience with MDS, resident assessment, care plans and CAAs preferred.
- Currently licensed nurse with the State.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Our excellent benefit offerings helps makes us an employer of choice which include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Supplemental benefits; Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
- Generous 401k Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Please apply at Crest at 3131 Amherst of call Executive Director, Staci Bercier at 406-494-7035 for more information.