SNF MDS Coordinator

Description

• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
• Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all Restorative Nursing team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
• Work in conjunction with resident's attending Physician, as needed, to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
• Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
• Complete all assigned paperwork to meet current regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Maintains relationships with residents/patients, family members and responsible parties
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among the team, residents/patients, and families
• Honor the residents'/patients' personal and property rights
• Responsible for assuring MDS's and care plans are compliant with regulation
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures.
• 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
• Attend care conferences, audits care conference materials and signs the MDS.
• Input all MDS's into computer.
• Write and update care plans per assessments and monitor that acute care plans are current.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance