MDS Coordinator

Aldersgate • Charlotte, NC

12d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Givens Aldersgate is looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator who will be responsible for facilitating/coordinating the Care Plan process. In this role you will accurately assess, implement, and document resident care. You will work in a collaborative manner, advise, and teach other personnel involved in resident care.

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• Experience as an MDS in short-term care
• Knowledge of Resident Assessment Instrument
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong clinical skills
• Understanding of regulations, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Act as team leader for the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team
• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment
• Complete all assessment components which may include assessments such as fall assessment, cognition assessment, wandering assessments, self-administration of medication assessment, ROM/contracture/functional mobility assessments, pressure ulcer assessment and bowel & bladder assessment or train a specific designee to do these assessments and evaluate the assessor annually that they continue to do the assessments accurately
• Make Medicare eligibility determinations
• Complete all Discharge and Re-entry assessments as required by regulation
• Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/ care planning process and the restorative care program
• Coordinate the completion of RAP’s for each triggered item per current regulations
• Complete the Care Plan that meets current regulatory standards for each resident
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available, with access to our on-site wellness clinic
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% match, up to 4%
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and access to free life insurance through The Hartford
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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