RN MDS Coordinator

Employer
  • Longterm Healthcare

Job Description

RN MDS Coordinator

Description & Requirements:

  • The MDS Coordinator is responsible for assuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines.
  • Included is identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating needs / expectations to families and responsible parties.
  • The MDS covers such areas as the patient's mood, behavior patterns, cognitive ability and nutrition needs.
  • Information from these assessments helps nursing home caretakers formulate individualized care plans that include support from social services, dieticians, rehab specialists and medical staff.
  • MDS coordinators then implement and monitor these care plans to ensure their effectiveness. They must also make sure all strategies comply with Medicare requirements and ethical standards.
  • Must meet the requirements of the Department of Health

We offer:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Professional Growth
  • Stability
  • Generous Benefits
  • Innovative Training Programs
  • And much more!
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