MDS Coordinator RN
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Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Capital Area is ready to teach, train, and help you become a more well-rounded nurse leader. We offer a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.
While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals. MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.
Summary:
The MDS Registered Nurse is responsible for the timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS.
Job Functions:
- Monitors and guides the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments and RAPS.
- Primary UR Coordinator.
- Oversees gathering of information for assessments and care plans.
- Monitors and audits MAR’s, TAR’s, flow sheets, and physician orders.
- Assesses prospective residents in conjunction with other team members.
- Obtains data warehoused reports and QI/QM reports.
- Schedules and facilitates in patient/family care conferences.
- Participates on various committees.
- Inputs or supervises the input of MDS assessments, the transmissions to the state, and obtaining receipt of validation.
- Manages the Care Planning process.
- Performs the functions of a nurse when required.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.
- Knowledge of RAI requirements.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
