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MDS Coordinator
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Per Diem Suffield House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing center that is seeking Per Diem MDS Coordinator, to work flexible hours as needed. We welcome you to come in and complete an application.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education / Experience RN licensed in the State of Connecticut. Minimum of three (3) years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. • CPR certified. Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.Working Conditions:
Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.
Maintains care conferences calendar and conducts interdisciplinary meetings as needed. 2. Does comprehensive assessment of resident through medical record review, appropriate interviews, and assessment of resident. 3. Completes MDS with appropriate RAPS, resident summary, and develops resident care plans. 4. Ensures timely completion of all aspects of the RAI process and timely transmission per State and Federal regulations. 5. As applicable, lead case management for Managed Care. 6. As directed by DNS/Administrator, participate in CMI meetings and billing meetings. 7. Communicate PDPM recommendations as appropriate. 8. Reviews Final validation report from State and makes corrections as needed. 9. Participates in the weekly Medicare Meeting and communicates pertinent MDS information. 10. Reviews each Medicare resident for appropriateness of Medicare coverage. 11. Obtains monthly Quality Indicator Reports and provides them to theDNS/ADNS. 12.
Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services. 13. Assure timely completion of all aspects of resident assessment process and timely transmission for federal and state agencies. 14. Review and maintains final validation report from state and corrects as needed. 15. Attends meetings as assigned by the DNS/ADNSCareer Insights for Registered Nurse (General)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$89,020 / year median in Connecticut
+15% projected growth