MDS Coordinator RN

Urgently Hiring For An Experienced RN MDS Nurse FulltimeNow offering a $5,000 sign on bonus, payable over a period of time (please enquire with leadership for more details).Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center2005 River StSusanville, CA 96130Position SummaryThe purpose of your job position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by management.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesCoordination of RAI process including completion of MDS, CAA's and development of a comprehensive care plan of each resident as needed following RAI guidelines and facility policies.Ensuring resident care plan is being followed by interdisciplinary team and monitoring their progress to ensure compliance with MDS processCompleting medical forms, charts, and reports in an accurate and timely mannerAssisting DON/ADON or supervisorsUnderstanding long-term care reimbursement process including PDPM, Managed Care and Medicaid, triple check, etc.Participation in scheduling of resident care conferencesParticipating in the QAPI processMonitoring Quality Care IndicatorsCarrying out quality improvement initiativesAbiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwordsReporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediatelyParticipating in facility surveys (inspections) when required and assisting with plan of corrections as well as follow up.Attending meetings and serving on committees as requestedEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.RequirementsEducation / LicensureRN Nursing Degree from accredited school or collegeValid RN license in good standingValid CPR and BLS cardQualifications / ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferredMust be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English languageAbility to use computer/tablet to enter resident dataProficiency with PCC a plusWorking ConditionsMay encounter frequent interruptionsMay be involved with residents, family and government agenciesMay be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at timesMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to move intermittently throughout the dayWorking throughout the nursing areasRepetitive hand motionAbility to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels