MDS Specialist

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

MDS Specialist Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Director of MDS in the development, completion and transmission of the resident assessment in accordance with the state requirements and policies and goals of the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in development and completion of preliminary and comprehensive resident assessment (MDS) and Care Plan in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers and Plan of Care.
• Ensures that care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs, that appropriate health professionals are involved in assessment, and that schedule of activities is developed as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESQUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents, one years' previous MDS experience in Skilled Nursing environment preferred
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LVN or RN program
• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as an LVN or RN in California.
• Current valid CPR certification
• Knowledge of clinical standards of practice, regulations and reimbursement governing long term care and Medicare participation
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of carecompassion, community, honestyintegrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

Salary Range: $43.00 - 50.00/hr*

• The salary range is the one that Long Beach Healthcare Center reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).

Long Beach Healthcare Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Long Beach Healthcare Center is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the People Department @ 818-309-2454; press 2