MDS Coordinator-RN

Skilled Nursing Professionals • Harlingen, TX

8h

About The Position

Veranda Rehab & Health Come join our team and start making a difference! Job Title: MDS Coordinator-RN Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00a.m-5:00p.m Duties: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Provides direct nursing care as necessary. Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Supports in QAPI to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments. Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs). Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT. Accomplishes the MDS sections as assigned. Fulfills CAAs as required. Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned. Implements monthly infection tracking log. Concludes UDA’s during observation period. Finalizes diagnosis coding and creates diagnosis sheets. Confirms skilled physician’s certification. Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding. Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned. Delivers teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion. Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation. Signs off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Certificates and Licenses: Must possess an active license to practice as a RN/ LVN/ LPN license valid in this state. Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred. Other Specific Requirements Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and annually. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients! We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life. Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility’s successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility’s mission. You’ll meet a team of innovators—Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer. C.A.P.L.I.C.O. C ustomer Second, Employee First A ccountability P assion for Learning L ove one Another I ntelligent Risk Taking C elebration O wnership

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must possess an active license to practice as a RN/ LVN/ LPN license valid in this state.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and annually.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports in QAPI to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.
• Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
• Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.
• Accomplishes the MDS sections as assigned.
• Fulfills CAAs as required.
• Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.
• Implements monthly infection tracking log.
• Concludes UDA’s during observation period.
• Finalizes diagnosis coding and creates diagnosis sheets.
• Confirms skilled physician’s certification.
• Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.
• Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.
• Delivers teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion.
• Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation.
• Signs off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K (Match)
• DailyPay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED