MDS Coordinator RN

National Healthcare Corporation•Murrells Inlet, SC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Don't miss this great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at NHC HealthCare Garden City as MDS Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator, RN will provide consistent application and oversight of the center's Resident Assessment Instrument process assuring timely and accurate assessment according to CMS and OBRA guidelines. Through leadership and demeanor, represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and in the community as a whole. Position Highlights: Ability to conduct and document accurate assessments of patients Ability to interview patients and families to ensure an accurate picture of the patient's psychosocial/medical status is obtained Ability to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure accurate and timely completion of the MDS. Organizational skills, ability to schedule and meet deadlines Monitoring the overall medical record to validate support of MDS coding Works with interdisciplinary team to assure timely completion of Resident assessment Protocols and Patient Care Plans Supports the accuracy of medical record documentation through ongoing in-services to center partners Communication with the bookkeeping department Why NHC? We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Requirements

Must have South Carolina RN (Registered Nurse) license
Must be caring, compassionate, good communication skills, have a positive attitude and be a team player

Responsibilities

conduct and document accurate assessments of patients
interview patients and families to ensure an accurate picture of the patient's psychosocial/medical status is obtained
coordinate with other disciplines to ensure accurate and timely completion of the MDS
schedule and meet deadlines
monitor the overall medical record to validate support of MDS coding
work with interdisciplinary team to assure timely completion of Resident assessment Protocols and Patient Care Plans
support the accuracy of medical record documentation through ongoing in-services to center partners
communicate with the bookkeeping department