Job Description
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS • Current licensure in nursing. LVN/RN required. • Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity. • Administrative and organizational ability and skills. • Current certification in CPR preferred. • Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred. CLINICAL • Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process. • Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner. • Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care. • Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician. • Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care. • Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice. ADMINISTRATIVE • Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care. • Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy. • Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices. CONSUMER SERVICE • Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. • Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job