Job Description

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!!

Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES...

Abbotsford Health Care Center

is looking for YOU!

Abbotsford Health Care Center

is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Benefits of Nursing Care Coordinator position

:

Health, Dental and Vision offerings

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Great Work Environment

401k matched at 10%

Flexible Hours (8 hour shifts)

Paid Holidays

Same day pay with Tapcheck

Job location: Watertown, WI

Summary

The

Nursing Care Coordinator

is responsible for overseeing the

Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment and care planning process

in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures accurate and timely completion of assessments that impact resident care, reimbursement (PDPM), and quality measures. The MDS Coordinator works closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to maintain compliance and promote optimal resident outcomes.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete timely

MDS assessments

(initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change). Ensure all

MDS data

is accurate, complete, and compliant with CMS regulations. Submit MDS assessments through the

CMS QIES ASAP

system. Collaborate with the

Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

to develop and update individualized

resident care plans

. Lead or participate in resident

care plan meetings

. Monitor

PDPM classifications

to ensure accurate reimbursement and documentation. Train and educate nursing and clinical staff on documentation best practices related to MDS and care planning. Conduct audits of clinical documentation to support MDS coding and identify discrepancies. Monitor

Quality Measures (QMs)

and assist in implementing quality improvement initiatives. Maintain current knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines, state and federal regulations, and facility policies. Prepare for and participate in

state and federal surveys

and respond to deficiencies. Maintain confidentiality of all resident records and information.

Other Duties

Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed: may also be assigned special projects. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Meet ongoing requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certifications. Certified Nursing Assistant Interacts with residents, families, visitors, facility and corporate staff. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required. May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, additional hours, and in different positions as the facility's needs require. Must practice good personal hygiene and follow the dress code requirements. Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required. Support an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data. Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. Supports and participates in common teamwork: Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Valid

Registered Nurse (RN)

or

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

license in the state of employment. Experience in

long-term care or skilled nursing

setting. Knowledge of

MDS 3.0, RAI process

, and

PDPM

. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and MDS software (e.g., PointClickCare, MatrixCare). Strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Preferred:

RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified)

credential through AANAC/AHCA. At least 1 year of MDS coordination experience. * Familiarity with quality initiatives such as QAPI and Five-Star Quality Rating.