MDS Nurse

Sweetwater Care -

We are currently looking for an MDS coordinator to join our great team at our facility in North Central Kansas. Join us on improving resident's lives and providing excellent care!

Responsibilities

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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

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Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process

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Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner

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Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care

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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

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Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards

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Follows safety policies in performing nursing care

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Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice

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The ability to take call to meet the needs of our residents

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Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care

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Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy

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Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and in-services

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Other duties as assigned by facility administration

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Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech

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Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns

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Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected

Qualifications

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Current licensure in nursing

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RN required

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Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity

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Administrative and organizational ability and skills