MDS Nurse- RN

Country View of Sunbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center•Berkshire Township, OH

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assess residents’ physical and mental function and document data on minimum data set forms completely and accurately. The MDS Coordinator-RN is also responsible for the documentation of all additional assessments required completely and accurately. The MDS Coordinator-RN shall determine appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and use the Care Area Assessment protocols to determine whether to proceed or not proceed with the overall care plan

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
1 year of experience as a RN with direct experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility required.
Ability to add and subtract and perform basic mathematics as it relates to the position is required.
Ability to read/write/comprehend the English language in written & verbal form required.
Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally required.
Successfully complete &/or comply with all required background checks to include but not limited to: Ohio BCI&I fingerprint analysis, FBI (if applicable) fingerprint analysis, Nurse Aide Registry, HHS/OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) & Ohio Medicaid Provider Exclusion and Suspension List.
Valid License to practice as a RN in the State of Ohio.
CPR certification required.
Able to review and interpret clinical information related to the role of the MDS Coordinator and RN in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Provide services based on physician orders.
Communicate physician, patient and family needs with the appropriate caregivers.
Intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity and word processing.
Must comply with confidentiality policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Previous experience as a MDS Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview residents, residents’ representatives and others with information related to the minimum data set assessment.
Examine residents to collect information related to the minimum data set assessment.
Review medical records and records related to residents’ health status to collect information related to the minimum data set assessment.
Enter data into the computer program for minimum data set assessments.
Print minimum data set assessments are related reports from the computer program and take follow-up action as necessary.
Review reports of timely completion of residents’ Care Area Assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as necessary.
Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, for the nursing department, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.
Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel.
Consistently work cooperatively with administration, nursing service personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families and consultants.
Act as a licensed nurse when requested and provide care and treatment to residents as requested.
Observe infection control procedures.
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
Adhere to all facility policies & procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all responsible parties and carry out disciplinary action for non-compliance as appropriate.
Ensure adherence to the Corporate Integrity Program and the Performance Expectations at all times.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator and/or person of authority.