SNF MDS Coordinator

Watercrest Senior Living•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator - SNF oversees the Restorative Nursing Department while working hand and hand with the Wellness Team. The MDS Coordinator - SNF ensures accuracy and completion of ADLs. He/She assists in the management of the operations of the health and wellbeing of the residents/patients and ensure the maximum levels of resident functional ability, safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
LVN license
Experience as a Resident Assessment (MDS) Coordinator required
Previous supervisor/management experience in a health care setting
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents/patients and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
Must have skilled nursing or long term care experience

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all Restorative Nursing team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
Input all MDS’s into computer.
Attend care conferences, audits care conference materials and signs the MDS.
Responsible for assuring MDS’s and care plans are compliant with regulation
Write and update care plans per assessments and monitor that acute care plans are current.
Complete all assigned paperwork to meet current regulatory compliance standards.
Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
Work in conjunction with resident’s attending Physician, as needed, to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
Maintains relationships with residents/patients, family members and responsible parties
Assist in the coordination of effective communication among the team, residents/patients, and families
Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents’/patients’ personal care information
Honor the residents’/patients’ personal and property rights
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned