MDS Coordinator

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Summary:
Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident within the Skilled Nursing Facility

UNC Rockingham Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center is a highly ranked nursing center, earning top ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The 121-bed facility is conveniently located on the UNC Health Care campus making it easy to coordinate care with UNC Rockingham Hospital, its services and nearby medical practices.

Enriching activities also are an important part of residential life. Scheduled recreation activities take place daily, and special events occur on a routine basis, including holiday celebrations and our annual Prom, which is a favorite spring occurrence.

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates the assessment of patients condition using Minimum Data Set, including biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs.
2. Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes and maintain and update records.
3. Coordinates and collaborates with other health care team members to develop an interdisciplinary and individualized plan of care.
4. Coordinates care plan conferences with the interdisciplinary team, residents and families.
5. Evaluates patients status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care, and outcomes of the care provided.
6. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital procedure, including patient and family instruction, as well as discharge planning.
7. Participates in resident/patient and family education.
8. Coordinates the electronic submission of required documents to the state database and other entities per company policy and state/fedral regulations.
9. Maintains tracking system of MDS schedules.
10. Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
11. Continually updates knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
12. Ensures that all supporting documentation (i.e. ICD 9 codes, orders, etc.) is complete and accurate.
13. Documents patients status, according to unit specific procedure.
14. Demonstrates clinical expertise in assessing patient / resident needs, potential problems and implementation of appropriate solutions in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
15. Participates in unit performance improvement activities.
16. Serves as a backup for Admission Coordinator in his/her absence to ensure ongoing assessments and screening on referrals for admissions.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
•Requires an Associate's (A.A.) or Bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
•BCLS, NC RN License
Professional Experience Requirements:
•Two years long term care experience plus one year of MDS experience. Requires a working understanding of managed care and Medicare/Medicaid payment systems and their impact on skilled nursing facilities.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
•Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Rockingham Health Care

Organization Unit: MNC NSG Admin

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Eden

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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