MDS Coordinator

Position Title: Staff MDS Nurse

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is looking for a 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.


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)
• Current Maryland Licensed Practical 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


Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), overtime pay, TapCheck, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.


*Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or an approved exemption, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community.

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Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.