RN MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RN MDS Coordinator

 

Fox Chase Healthcare is looking for a Registered Nurse to fill a MDS role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The MDS nurse or nurse assessment coordinator, collects and assesses information for the health and well-being of residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes. Our ideal candidate is organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards. Working with our company, you can expect flexible shifts, PTO, overtime pay, and a competitive salary.

 

Currently offering 5,000.00 sign-on bonus for full-time RN applicants .

 

Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, overtime pay, dailypay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees, employee referral bonus and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

 

Duties: 

• Following federally mandated procedures and using the MDS process, the nurse monitors residents' health and well-being from the time of admission through the end of their stay.

• This work also requires the planning, documentation, and submission of the compiled information.

• MDS calls for creative problem solving and attentive communication with staff, residents, and their families, to ensure that personal, health and administrative concerns are being addressed. Ensure individual care plans reflect the type of care required. 

• Maintain complete healthcare records and reports, including PCC being utilized according to best practices.

• Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.

 

Requirements:  

• Current Maryland Registered Nursing Licensure (or compact/multi-state license)

• BLS/CPR certification

• In-depth knowledge of MDS, nursing care methods, health, and safety guidelines

 

Preferred Skills:  MDS certification by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)-preferred, not required. Experience with Point, Click, Care platform, Management experience 

 

Fox Chase Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.