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Join our team at Hubbard Care Center as an MDS Coordinator/ Infection control . We are a long-term care facility located in Hubbard,Iowa, dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents. We are a 60 bed facility.

*Job Duties*

Infection Control:

Develop, implement, and monitor the quality improvement plan and the infection prevention and control plan for the nursing home.

· Conduct audits, surveys, and data analysis to identify areas of improvement and risk reduction.

· Coordinate and facilitate quality improvement and infection prevention and control activities, such as root cause analysis, action plans, education, and training.

· Report and communicate the results and recommendations of the quality improvement and infection prevention and control programs to the management, staff, residents, and families.

· Collaborate with the medical director, nursing director, and other department heads to ensure alignment of goals and strategies.

· Act as a resource and liaison for the nursing home on quality improvement and infection prevention and control issues.

· Stay updated on the current trends, evidence, and regulations related to quality improvement and infection prevention and control in long-term care settings.

· Monitor psychiatric rounds and medication regimens.

*MDS Coordinator: *

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* Work in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident
* Assist with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and setting of assessment reference dates
* Comply with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process
* Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents
* Ensure documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding
* Maintain the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized program
* Complete accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members
* As required, attend team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
* Continually update knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology
* May participate in quality assurance activities as required
* May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy
* Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.41 - $36.27 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* On call

Experience:
* Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Hubbard, IA 50122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Hubbard, IA 50122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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