NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - MDS

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a motivated and dynamic Nursing Program Specialist - MDS (Registered Nurse) for the Emory L. Bennett Memorial State Veterans' Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, Florida. This agency is dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. and boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Education and employment history must be verifiable, and applicants should attach any credentials they claim.

Requirements

• Florida State Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Six (6) years of professional nursing experience.
• MDS Certification.
• Experience with MDS Care Plan.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must be willing to work weekends or holidays if necessary.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field AND two years of nursing experience or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field may substitute for the nursing experience.
• Experience in a long-term health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling or overseeing scheduling of all resident MDS assessments to ensure timeliness.
• Coordinating and overseeing all functions of the MDS assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Participating in the pre-admission process to determine potential residents’ level of care.
• Participating in resident level of care determination upon admission.
• Tracking changes in residents’ level of care to ensure timely scheduling of MDS assessments.
• Reviewing all MDS assessments and related forms to certify timely completion by signing the MDS forms on the appropriate sections.
• Reviewing reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and taking follow-up action as necessary.
• Participating in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
• Analyzing Quality Indicator reports for potential resident concerns and problems and reviewing residents’ care plans to be sure this information is included.
• Conducting and/or participating in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.
• Maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Completing reports and assignments accurately and adhering to established time schedules.
• Establishing open lines of communication between all departments.
• Observing infection control procedures relating to nursing services.
• Observing all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service.
• Performing all duties assigned in a cooperative, effective, timely and professional manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage Scale
• Health Insurance- Family Plan $180 per MONTH
• Health Insurance- Individual Plan $ 50 per MONTH
• Choice of Insurance plans- HMO or PPO
• Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
• State Pension/ Retirement and 401K
• 104 hours of vacation
• 104 hours of sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Waiver Program for full-time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester
• Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $4,000.00 per year for a maximum of four years, based on available funds)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior