What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Plumas District Hospital?
Nature and Scope
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Skilled Nursing Facility soon and we are eager to welcome new team members. We strive to extend job offers and fill roles for this new service as soon as possible, and complete the pre-employment and onboarding process. Please be aware that employment status (and work schedules/hours) for benefited positions may need to initially be adjusted upon the opening date and number of residents. We thank our applicants in advance for their flexibility and understanding.
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator works in conjunction with physicians, other nursing staff, residents, families and other facility departments to assure that the resident assessment tool, resident care plan and interdisciplinary team meeting are completed according to all Federal/State regulations and according to facility policy/procedure in order to provide optimum individualized nursing care for the residents of SNF service.
Location
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
Compensation
Compensation Philosophy:
- We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience.
Compensation range:
- RN $57.72 - $82.30
- LVN: $34.99 - $49.89
Job Status / Shift Information
Per Diem
Qualifications
Education:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
- Must possess a RN or LVN California License
- Current CPR
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working the floor and performing daily RN duties.
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director, and motivator
- Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
Responsibilities
- Completes the initial MDS assessment on new admissions, annual, and quarterly reassessments and change in status assessments within required time frames. Obtains data from a variety of sources to assure accuracy and completeness and documents same according to Federal, State, and facility guidelines.
- Follows resident assessment protocols to assure that all areas in the assessment process are considered and care planned accordingly. Documents decision making process according to facility policy.
- Completes the care plan for all new admissions within required time frames and assures that all resident problems are addressed with specific and resident oriented and with appropriate interventions.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary team meeting and assures that all disciplines as well as the resident and/or family have input into the resident’s plan of care. Update care plan accordingly and assures that problems have been appropriately followed-up on.
- Enters all assessment information into the computer and develops the care plan according to data entered. Is knowledgeable regarding the computer capabilities and maximizes its use.
Benefits / Perks
Options offered to benefit eligible employees:
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available
Perks all employees can enjoy:
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
Child Care:
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org
Why Plumas District Hospital
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
Contact Information
Recruiter Name/Email:
Nicholas Clawson
Department Phone:
530-283-7169
Salary : $35 - $50