MDS Specialist

Holly Nursing Care Center•Holly, CO

5d•$40 - $45

About The Position

The MDS Specialist assists the Director of MDS with developing, completing, and transmitting resident assessments in accordance with state requirements and facility policies and goals. This is a dual-role position consisting of 16 self-scheduled hours as an MDS Specialist and 24 hours as a floor RN. The role includes contributing to resident assessments and care plans, ensuring care plans address residents’ medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs, and supporting a cooperative, respectful, person-centered care environment.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience providing direct care to multiple patients or residents.
A nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved RN program.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado.
Current valid CPR certification.
Knowledge of clinical standards of practice, regulations, and reimbursement governing long-term care and Medicare participation.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity, and to the company’s stated values.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of MDS in developing, completing, and transmitting resident assessments in accordance with state requirements and facility policies and goals.
Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission, values, and ethical behavior standards.
Model a positive and professional image and encourage cooperation and teamwork among coworkers.
Provide assistance to coworkers and share information that helps achieve desired results.
Treat residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and protect their rights.
Respect residents’ personal and property rights, including knocking before entering their rooms.
Comply with company and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in developing and completing preliminary and comprehensive resident assessments (MDS) and care plans in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Implement CAAs, Triggers, and Plans of Care as part of assessment and care-planning processes.
Ensure care plans have measurable objectives and timetables for residents’ medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs.
Ensure appropriate health professionals are involved in assessments and that a schedule of activities is developed as required.
Work 16 self-scheduled hours as an MDS Specialist and 24 hours as a floor RN.