MDS Coordinator/RN

Sun Mar Health Care • Barstow, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with state and federal regulations. The role coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process and ensures the IDT completes MDS assessments in a timely manner. It also coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of residents’ plans of care, and provides or coordinates nursing interventions and care as needed in accordance with care plans, physician orders, infection-control standards, safety policies, center policy, and standards of nursing practice.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of California.
• Two years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.
• Background check with no history of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Notify and coordinate the Interdisciplinary Team for MDS assessment completion in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure the Interdisciplinary Team completes MDS assessments in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care.
• Coordinate and perform, administer, or implement treatments, medications, or other nursing interventions as needed, as indicated by the resident’s plan of care or ordered by a physician.
• Coordinate and provide nursing care as needed in accordance with infection-control standards.
• Follow safety policies while performing nursing care.
• Coordinate and initiate emergency measures as needed, according to center policy and standards of nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed