MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
On-siteEvansville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual Regulations. Report patient condition changes to the Director of Nursing, provide education to direct care associates on regulatory updates, and review Final Validation Reports before billing. Attend Daily PPS Meetings, Monthly Triple Checks, and other team meetings as required. Perform functions of a staff nurse, assist in patient evacuation, and maintain confidentiality while adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and compliance training. Requires an active RN license, two years of nursing experience (geriatric preferred), and CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
- Two (2) years' nursing experience
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Desired Qualifications
- Geriatric nursing experience
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