Lead RN MDS Coordinator

Company: Imperial Care Center
Location: Encino
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Benefits for Full-Time Positions Generous Time off & Holiday Pay Health, dental, vision insurance 401K with employer match Employer Paid & Supplemental Life InsuranceWe are looking for an part-time MDS Coordinator to join our team!Imperial Care Center is a dedicated Alzheimers Dementia Care Facility, offering a high quality of life provided by specially trained, Loving Care Givers for people with memory loss.The MDS Coordinator completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patients well-being by providing high quality nursing care.SCHEDULE: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (AM)MUST HAVE SNF EXPERIENCEMDS Coordinator RequirementsValid and current California RN or LVN License1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed courseBLS or CPR (required)Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience requiredExceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theoryDeep medical terminology knowledgeExperience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferredExcellent leadership skillsDemonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulationsSuperb decision-making skillsPrevious experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferredExcellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.Excellent knowledge of emergency care.In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all timesA team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsPrimary MDS Coordinator ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placementDetermine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admissionReview all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions CoordinatorComplete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residentsMaintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulationsMonitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursementFacilitate problem-solving for complicated admissionsMonitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submissionComplies with the facilitys attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendanceOther ResponsibilitiesAdjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to physicians ordersEnsures timely response to call lightsPain management/interventionAssess behavior and provide interventions as indicatedWound treatmentsTherapy treatmentsIncidents; falls, etc.Patient complaints / concernsIdentifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicatedDocumentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and familyCare planning as neededPerforms other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or AdministratorPAY SCALE:Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.$30 - $45 / hourBenefits for Full-Time Positions Generous Time off & Holiday Pay Health, dental, vision insurance 401K with employer match Employer Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance#NURSINGby Jobble

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