MDS Registered Nurse - Northridge Care Center

Northridge Care Center is looking for a Part-time MDS Coordinator to join our team! 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 patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

MDS Coordinator Requirements

• Valid and current California RN License
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course
• BLS or CPR (required)
• 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Superb decision-making skills
• Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred
• Excellent 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 times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Primary MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Other Responsibilities

• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Ensures timely response to call lights
• Pain management/intervention
• Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated
• Wound treatments
• Therapy treatments
• Incidents; falls, etc.
• Patient complaints / concerns
• Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated
• Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family
• Care planning as needed
• Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator

PAY SCALE: $45 - $50 / Hour

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise. 

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