MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center, where Care begins with Compassion.

We are a long-term care and sub-acute rehab facility in Harford County, MD and are in search of a Full-Time experienced MDS Coordinator, RN. Citizens Care is a CMS 5 Star Facility, rated #1 Nursing Home in Harford County for Quality Care and #8 Nursing Home in the State of Maryland. Work in a facility where your co-workers are like family!

This position is hourly, Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week with on-call rotation.

Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating MDS assessments interfacing with the care plan process and communicating with multiple internal disciplines

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensures accurate, timely and optimal completion of MDS assessments
• Informs disciplines of assessments due, completes Nursing assessments, monitors daily for completions, coordinates forms for signatures, transmits and reconciles
• Ensures all disciplines contribute their section of assessment in a timely and compliant manner. Acts as resource for MDS for all disciplines
• Responsible for reviewing resident and guest charts daily or as applicable for supportive documentation of skilled services including observation, order changes, ADL documentation, therapy notes, labs, etc.
• Schedules MDS utilizing PCC software
• Coordinates and manages PPS process by monitoring acuity levels, overseeing and analyzing RUG classifications; communicates with Therapy and Physician, acts as Medicare coverage resource and collaborates with team regarding ongoing daily skilled needs
• Acts as liaison with therapy, nursing, families, residents and guests to carry out care plan and achieve resident restorative goals
• Coordinates with therapy in setting ARD dates in relation to diagnosis, skilled services, goals, ADL documentation
• Chairs daily PPS meetings
• Interfaces with billing department; facilitates required documentation including Medical Eligibility Review form (3871)
• Participates in the development, implementation, communication and evaluation of resident care plans. Ensures staff is implementing care plans, delivering care appropriately and recognizing changes in residents’ status
• Identifies problems and reports and makes recommendations for addressing problems to the Director of Nursing
• Prepares written and oral reports for the Director of Nursing
• Supports and demonstrates practices consistent with the mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures in the nursing department
• Attends continuing education programs and reads current nursing literature to maintain competency and improve knowledge and skills
• Participates in the development and presentation of in-service education programs in support of staff development. Identifies educational needs of employees and makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing
• Provides direct care as needed. Obtains assistance for clinical emergencies and assists as necessary, including CPR
• Ensures resident and guests rights are protected and ensures they are free from abuse and neglect
• Adheres to infection control practices
• Attends In-Service training to maintain and improve competencies
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Current Maryland or compact state RN license. Two years clinical experience in a long-term care facility. Previous MDS experience is required; Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) is a plus!

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CARE is at the CENTER of everything we do at Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center!

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Add hope and purpose everywhere

Reach always for the better way

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We require the initial Covid-19 vaccination, and Annual Influenza Vaccination as a condition of employment.

Please complete our online application at http://www.citizenscarecenter.com/careers/

415 Market Street

Havre de Grace, MD 21078

410-942-2102 HR Direct Phone

We are an employer of choice! We offer excellent benefits and a home-like atmosphere.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.61 - $41.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated and/or willing to receive the Covid-19 vaccination and annual flu vaccine?

Experience:

• Clinical nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse License (Required)
• RAC-CT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person