Job Description

We are currently looking for an MDS coordinator to join our great team at our facility in NW Montana. Come work with us on improving residents lives and providing excellent care!



Responsibilities




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




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




The ability to take call to meet the needs of our residents




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




Other duties as assigned by facility administration




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



Qualifications




Current licensure in nursing




RN or LPN required




Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity




Administrative and organizational ability and skills