MDS Coordinator/RN

Company: Avamere
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

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MDS Coordinator/RN:

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-call weekend rotation

Shift: Days

With Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job - it's a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 here.

Employee Perks: Free meals to all employees Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401K retirement plan with employer contributions Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

We are seeking an MDS Coordinator to support our two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Bellingham

The primary responsibility of this position is to complete the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAA's and Triggers.

R esponsibilities: Review patient care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the patients are aware of their care plans.
Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
Manage the Utilization Review (UR) process.
Oversee MAR's treatment, flow sheets and physicians orders.
Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications: Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
MDS Certification preferred.
Knowledgeable and experienced in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories and MDS 3.0.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Facility Information

Founded in 1995 and based in Wilsonville, Oregon, the Avamere Family of Companies provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, home care, transitional care, and more. Today Avamere's diverse companies operate in over 250 locations across 19 states with over 8,800 employees. Avamere's mission is to enhance the life of every person they serve. Avamere is proud to be considered one of Oregon's most admired companies as they continue to serve their valued patients and residents. For more community and employee stories, please visit avamere.com/blog.

At Avamere we take our Mission and Core Values seriously.

Mission: To Enhance the Life of Every Person We Serve

Core values: Integrity above all else Passion for the quality of people's lives Quality that is obvious Innovation, not emulation A culture of trust and respect Reaching to learn, grow and embrace change Teamwork, camaraderie, and fun

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