RN MDS Coordinator Job at Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital, San Dimas, CA

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  • Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
  • San Dimas, CA

Job Description

We are looking for an MDS Coordinator to join our team! The MDS Coordinator completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

MDS Coordinator Requirements

  • Valid and current California RN License
  • 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course
  • BLS or CPR (required)
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
  • 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required
  • Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
  • Deep medical terminology knowledge
  • Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
  • Superb decision-making skills
  • Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
  • Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
  • A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Primary MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

  • Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
  • Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
  • Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
  • Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
  • Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
  • Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
  • Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
  • Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
  • Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Other Responsibilities

  • Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
  • Ensures timely response to call lights
  • Pain management/intervention
  • Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated
  • Wound treatments
  • Therapy treatments
  • Incidents; falls, etc.
  • Patient complaints / concerns
  • Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated
  • Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family
  • Care planning as needed
  • Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise. 

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