MDS Coordinator - Christian Horizons
Springfield, IL 62711
About the Job
LPN/RN MDS Coordinator
BE PART OF SOMETHING MORE
At Lewis Memorial Christian Village, a part of Christian Horizons, you'll find a rewarding place to work with the satisfaction that comes from living your purpose and making a real difference in the lives of others. You’ll find an incredible spirit in our community. It’s in the smiles of our residents and the dedication of our associates. It inspires all who share our mission – from chefs and managers to nurses, housekeepers and chaplains. Remarkable people work here and there's a place here for you.
Founded in 1962, our God-centered mission continues today. Our mission is to cultivate a compassionate and positive environment where living means thriving, where residents lead the abundant life they were intended to lead.
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a Resident Assessment Coordinator MDS to provide an effective program to monitor the quality of care provided to the Residents in the community in accordance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
We offer:
- Competitive Wages including Shift Differentials
- PathwayPay (daily pay) – Get your pay, when you need it.
- Generous PTO Program
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life (employer paid), Short & Long Term Disability, Group Accident, and Critical Illness
- 403(b) & Flex Spending
- Employee Assistant Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts and Other Perks
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Responsibilities:- Assess Resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized care plans.
- Schedule and conduct Resident care conferences, ensuring the coordination of all departments.
- Interview Residents and their families for information related to the minimum data set (MDS) assessment.
- Do MDS’s (and CMI’s where applicable) on all Residents, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Review medical records and other paperwork related to Residents’ health status to collect information related to the MDS records.
- Evaluate Resident care as related to individualized Resident needs, family involvement and the physician’s plan of care for the Resident.
- Direct, organize, and complete required Resident assessments and related documentation for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement.
- Demonstrate consistent ability to identify problems and report in an objective manner to take appropriate corrective action.
- Function as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to all Residents.
- Foster self-respect and a feeling of worth in each Resident by consistent kindness, understanding, and patience in their care.
- Ensure quality customer service to the Residents, families, staff, and all external customers the department serves.
- Monitor responsibility for nursing service compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs to keep abreast of changes in the profession.
- Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes to help ensure a well-educated staff.
- Organize and maintain all records necessary, following corporate policies and procedures.
- Consistently work cooperatively with Residents, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure Residents are receiving the best quality care.
- Demonstrate consistent management of staff and resources.
- Follow all written and oral directions given by supervisor.
- Participate in all in-services and activities as required.
- Use proper equipment and techniques to ensure safety of self, Residents, volunteers, visitors, and staff.
- Observe all community policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, infection control, Residents’ rights, and those contained in the employee handbook.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.
- Apply the Minimum Necessary Standard in all matters related to Residents’ protected health information.
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current state license as an LPN or RN.
- Clear understanding of MDS required.
- 1 year experience with MDS preferred.
- Able to follow and give written and oral directions.
- Demonstrate dependability, cooperation, and interest in the care of the elderly.
- Display leadership qualities, good communication skills, and a desire to continuously learn.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Pass background check before and during employment, as defined by Christian Horizons’ background check policy, with no disqualifications by committing or attempting to commit one or more of the offenses defined within.