MDS Coordinator RN

Americare Senior Living • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

MDS Coordinator - Join Our Thriving Neighborhood in Columbia, MO! Take the next step in your career with a role that combines clinical excellence, attention to detail, and leadership in a neighborhood-style community with above-average staffing ratios. As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring top-quality care by coordinating MDS assessments in compliance with federal guidelines. You'll also provide direct resident care, support families and visitors, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a warm, home-like environment. Enjoy competitive pay above market rates in Columbia, MO-a vibrant, college-town hub with a dynamic mix of arts, culture, outdoor recreation, and a top-tier education system, making it a great place to live, work, and grow. If you're a dedicated nursing professional looking for a resident-focused, supportive community, we'd love to welcome you to our neighborhood! Position Summary: Our MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating MDS as required per Federal guidelines. Provide residents with direct care to assure quality of life in a home like environment while offering additional support to family and visitors. Maintains professional behavior while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (RN)
• Must be an RN and have experience in MDS 3.0 and skilled nursing.
• Comply with both federal and state guidelines, including all licensing requirements.
• One (1) or more years clinical experience SNF preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare, RUG's, state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2 or more years in long term care facility or assisted living.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for seeing that all the necessary written documents such as Admission Nursing Assessments, Nursing Notes, Over-All-Care Plans and other required information is kept current in the resident record system. (Records are kept current following facility's policies, ASI standards and/or State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for assisting director of nursing in keeping facility standards up to state and federal and ASI requirements and assisting with any and all inspections. Team member in planning, evaluating and providing safe home like environment and quality of life for residents.
• Responsible for determining that the medication systems meets the needs of the resident, is an effective type administration system and is set up according to State regulations and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Keeps administrator informed of significant changes in residents conditions, transfer of residents to the hospital, expirations or any pertinent information regarding the residents and or employees.
• Assists in determining the type of residents to be admitted to the facility using established nursing care criteria as a guideline. Makes decisions as to placement of residents and transfer to other rooms as necessary.
• Communicates with Administrator schedules and conducts nursing staff meetings and maintenance records of such. Assesses supply and equipment needs for nursing department and sees that adequate stocks are maintained.
• Determines that incident reports are made out as necessary or as indicated and reviews such on a routine basis.
• Available for call when needed by staff members on duty in matters pertaining to nursing care.
• Performs any other duties as may be necessary as specified by the Administrator of the facility.
• Complete or participate in the following: Skin, contracture, fall, incontinence, catheter, side rail assessments. Complete assigned sections of MDS. RAP summaries for urinary incontinence, falls, indwelling catheter, falls, feeding tubes, dehydration, oral and dental care, pressure ulcers, psychotropic and physical restraints. Review and update care plans as required, complete and update all required assessments. Participate in Medicare meetings and care plan meetings.
• Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy and Procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
• Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
• Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
• Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
• Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
• Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees