MDS Nurse
Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Asheville, North Carolina
RN
Posted Aug 30
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in North Carolina is $36/hr, across 460 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center , located in Fletcher, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
Now hiring
MDS Coordinator- full time
Benefits
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- New added perks
- PTO
- Paid orientation
- Very supportive management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401 (k)
- Employee discounts
- Same day pay option
- Employee Engagement program
- Staff appreciation lunches and give outs
- Company Swag
- Annual raises
- Opportunities for advancement
- University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
- Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Resident.
- Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility that identifies the needs of the Resident and goals to be accomplished for each need.
- Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
- Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
- Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
- Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
- Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
- Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
- Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Required Education and
Experience
Current State License as a Nurse
C. P. R. Certified
Preferred Education and
Experience
One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting.
Additional Eligibility
Qualifications
Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.
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Requirements
- Current State License as a Nurse
- C. P. R. Certified
- Preferred Education and Experience: One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting.
- Preferred Education and Experience: Additional Eligibility
- Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.
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Place
- City
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Local household income
- $71,102/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Asheville area index 96.5, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville blends outdoor adventure with a thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and the iconic Biltmore Estate. It's a laid-back mountain city that appeals to nurses who want natural beauty and cultural charm without big-city hustle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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