MDS Nurse

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