MDS Nurse

Eklego is excited to assist Morningstar Residential in the recruitment of a dedicated and compassionate LPN or RN MDS Nurse to join a team of nursing professionals working in Oswego, NY. This position is scheduled Monday-Friday, FT Days.

Why Choose Eklego?

Eklego partners with choice Senior Care organizations committed to hiring qualified and compassionate staff, and Eklego partners with YOU, as a healthcare professional, to find a workplace that best fits your priorities

What will I do as an MDS Coordinator?

• Develops a schedule prescribed by regulation for the IDCP team to complete timely and accurate assessments.
• Shall complete sections of the MDS form using sources of information such as the residents record, the residents, his/her family, direct care staff, resident's physician, licensed professionals from all disciplines and consultants.
• Must sign and date the end of the assessment at R-2B to certify that all assessments are complete.
• Attends weekly Medicare meetings and presents patient status, progress and assists in discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items.
• Attends other facility requested meetings per Administrator requests and reports to team based on parameters and objective of the meeting.
• Serves as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate, and respectful manner at all times.
• Responsible for performing QA and report to QA committee per ADM. Collaborates with facility leaders in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising and monitoring facility wide performance improvement activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of MDS and CAA's per MDS regulations.
• Participates in facility orientation program as requested.
• Participates in and plans inservices programs directly related to MDS services as well as center regulatory education required for compliance.
• Ensures timely submission of all MDS assessments to CMS.
• Ensures work areas are kept clean, neat and safe environment.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the industry as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure that patient/resident's rights are protected.
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and to respond effectively and efficiently.
• Complies with all safety and compliance protocols and programs as well as company policies and procedures.

Requires:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. MDS experience preferred.
• Licensed as an RN or LPN in the State of NY.
• Ability to read and write; and understand and interpret written instructions.
• RAC - certification is highly encouraged.

As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one-stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
• No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring great talent like you because we're ALL better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.