MDS Coordinator at Volunteers of America - National Services in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a MDS Coordinator with Valley Manor Care Center!
Valley Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.


The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for planning and organizing the MDS/RAI process in coordination with the RAI/PPS Coordinator. This position assures compliance with all State and Federal MDS transmission requirements and is responsible for collaborating with Clinical and Administrative staff regarding issues relative to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.



Annual Salary: $59,904 - $85,280 based on previous work experience.



Schedule: Monday - Friday



Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)


• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution


• Paid Vacation/Sick Time


• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Wellness program


• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)


• Short term disability


• Loan program


• Ministry Program

Qualifications:

Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse.

Registered Nurse with previous long- term care experience with working knowledge of the RAI processes preferred.

Displays knowledge of RAI/PPS process.

Follows all infection prevention and control and OSHA requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Works within coordination of RAI/PPS Coordinator for scheduling and proper coding of all new admission and PPS assessments.


• Completes the minimum data set assessment (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAAS) within the required time frames.


• Consults with IDT members for pertinent clinical information as needed.


• Utilize direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communication with direct care staff when completing assessments.


• Works with Interdisciplinary team to determine resident significant change in status and OMRA assessments.


• Completes Nursing Sections of MDS per facility policy and ensures completion of assigned sections by other disciplines.


• Follows and updates facility MDS schedule and tracking forms per policy and procedure.


• Follow facility policy and procedure on Resident Care Planning.


• Ensure that care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided.


• Audits completion and review of completed MDS assessments randomly on each floor monthly.


• Knowledge of the QRP process.


• Uses Quality Indicator data and other reports to improve MDS accuracy & compliance


• Supports Nursing Administration in their absence. Participates in nursing on-call rotation per facility policy.


• Provides educational training relating to Medicare, PPS, and MDS/RAI process to staff as requested.


• Other duties as assigned.

At Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member's contribution to the quality of our work.



Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".




Take pride in helping others and join us today!



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