MDS Nurse

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

located in Fletcher, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING: MDS Coordinator- full time

Benefits

• New added perks
• PTO
• Paid orientation
• Very supportive management
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (k)
• Employee discounts
• Same day pay option
• Employee Engagement program
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Resident.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility that identifies the needs of the Resident and goals to be accomplished for each need.
• Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse's notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
• Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current State License as a Nurse
• C.P.R. Certified

Preferred Education and Experience:

One year experience as a Nurse in a long-term care setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.

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