Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator

We are seeking RN MDS Nurse Full time Monday-Friday. 

Come join our Amazing Nursing Team at The Palms at Florence

NEW WAGE SCALE Based on YOUR years of experience.

Must relate professionally with patients, residents, staff, family members, referral sources, physicians and vendors.

Experience in long-term care experience is preferred.

Some of our features:

• Paid Time Off (available after 90-days)
• Sick Time
• Employee health benefits (available after 60-days) for full time employees
• One-on-one training
• Opportunity for continued growth
• Competitive pay

We provide on the job training to make sure that you are a success in your role!
To express your interest please submit your resume to this opportunity.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!!

The Palms at Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco free workplace.

PURPOSE: Accurately assess residents needs and strengths per the Federal and State approved MDS assessment. Utilize Resident Assessment Instrument process information to create a functional Plan of Care to address residents needs and strengths to be used as an approach for providing quality care; and to help the resident meet his/her mental, emotional, social, and physical needs.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: RN graduate of a state approved school of Nursing. Current and active license in the state of residence. Experienced in long term care for a minimum of one (1) year. Should possess effective leadership, communication and organizational skills. Should be knowledgeable in regard to Federal and State regulations relating to long term care. Should possess teaching and public relations skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates all disciplines in the resident assessment and care planning process.
• Will keep current in latest developments for resident assessment and RPOC by attending pertinent continuing education workshops and by reading professional journals.
• Will participate in staff development programs.
• Will ensure effective communication of care plan strategies to residents, responsible parties of residents, and appropriate staff members.
• May chair care plan meetings and family conferences or delegates duty to appropriate staff.
• Participates in surveys being conducted by State and Federal agencies.
• Ensures establishment of level of care status for residents upon admission, quarterly updates, and reviews for significant changes.
• Ensures that a full resident assessment is completed for each resident within 14 days of admission, re-admission, or significant change, quarterly reviews, and discharge assessments completed in a timely manner to include comprehensive CAA Summaries as appropriate.
• Ensures that a comprehensive plan of care is developed for each resident within 21 days of admission; ensures that the plan of care is reviewed and revised as necessary.
• Demonstrate competency using current clinical software system.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain and manage the PPS schedule according to federal Medicare and Managed Care payment.

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