MDS Coordinator - Buckner International

We are seeking a MDS Coordinatorto join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a MDS Coordinator, you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Document in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies of this community.  You will also play an important role in all phases of service that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Input data onto the RAI instrument either via computer or long-hand in a manner that meets federal and state requirements. Address the RAI coordinator in Austin via e-mail with questions relating to the RAI process when the specific answer is not found in the RAI manual.
• Review unit charts daily to ensure the MDS documentation is being entered accurately by the Charge Nurse as required.
• Check with Health Information Management daily for critical updates.
• Conduct in-service training for licensed staff as needed regarding the MDS procedure.
• Provide the ADON a weekly charting "window" for their forthcoming MDSs as noted by the weekly MDS schedule generated and distributed by HIM.
• Notify the ADON immediately of the issues noted upon review of the chart while doing the MDS. Make daily contact with the ADON to discuss any issues which might impact the MDS process.
• Notify the Director of Nursing of any issues germane to the functioning of the nursing units which may negatively impact patient care.
• Must participate in the Manager on Duty Program.

 What you'll bring:

• Requires basic understanding of a specialized area of knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school, plus two to three years of college and appropriate license/certification. Minimum 1 year prior related experience in long term care preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application. Requires working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold and maintain a current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Must complete and/or meet training and certification required by Buckner and the State of Texas.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time; Requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.