HC - MDS Coordinator RN/LPN

Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center•Williamsburg, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center is now hiring a MDS Coordinator. Once hired, you'll be working with a team of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. The facility has been recognized with accolades such as Top 10 Nursing Care & Caregiving facility by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) for the past three years and an Elder Abuse Prevention award-winning leadership team, as recognized by the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD).

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with residents, families, and members of the health care team.
Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.
Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
Maintain a positive, upbeat, and encouraging attitude toward the residents.
Effectively manage time to perform the essential functions of the job.
Function in the health care team as a resident advocate.
Ability to function in dynamic environment under time constraints and task deadlines.
Must not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of self or others.
Ability to work with and motivate others.
Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to MDS Coordinator duties.
Observe and assess at the MDS Coordinator level the physical, psycho-social, and safety needs of residents.
Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude.
Ability to communicate effectively through both speech and writing.
Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.
Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
Current license as Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kentucky is required.
Long-term care experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Document all treatments, changes in condition, accidents, and otherwise maintain all medical records as required.
Be aware of changing documentation requirements and assure that the facility is in substantial compliance with all regulations.
Help supervise the Nursing Assistants to assure that all resident care needs are met.
Participate in rounds with physicians and assist physicians with special examinations and treatments as ordered.
Prepare and administer medications, treatments, and procedures including subcutaneous and intermuscular injections.
Transcribe and take appropriate action on physician’s orders as directed including but not limited to Care Plan changes.
Assist with performing all admitting and discharge assessments, and complete all other necessary paperwork.
Assist/direct visitors.
Clean equipment.
Help monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, and administration of medications/treatment.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Ensure that all department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department’s established policies and procedures.
Coordinate and prepare MDS assessments for all residents.
Oversee the transmission of MDS resident assessments.
Prepare, monitor, and update assessments, Care Area Assessments, and Care Plans, as necessary.
Participate in Care Plan meetings with residents and family members.
Be aware of residents’ exit to and reentry from hospitals.
Help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in resident’s personal and health care needs.
Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.
Participate in facility committees and audits, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business.
Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.
Attend work and report in a timely manner for scheduled shifts.
Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
Assist the Administrator and others in developing, implementing, and updating written procedures for discharge planning.
Complete remainder of forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., not considered as essential functions.
Attend in-service classes to maintain current licensure/certification, if applicable.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Ensure that all residents are given fair and equitable treatment, the freedom of self-determination and individuality, and the respect for privacy, property, and civil rights.
Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility.
Other duties as assigned.