MDS Coordinator at St. Paul's Senior Services in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the selected management responsibilities of the Health Center as directed by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator. Coordinates Resident admissions and staffing/scheduling. Position coordinates and/or administers all Resident assessments and MDS requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates MDS completion with other disciplines, ensuring timely completion and submission.


• LVN must ensure that RN has reviewed paperwork against documentation and the actual status of the resident.


• Attends and actively participates in all Interdisciplinary Team Meetings. Attends A.M. Report.


• Coordinates all corrections required due to medical records audit reports.


• Provides on-call coverage in conjunction with Director of Nursing.


• Coordinates and chairs all Patient Care Plan and Family Conferences. Acts as family and physician liaison.


• Assists in the development and implementation of new Policies and Procedures.


• Responsible for admissions coordination and assessment development.


• Participates in overall coordination of the departments within the Health Center to identify areas for improvement, correction of problems, and training sessions for problem resolution. Contributes to the generation of ideas to assist the Health Center to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.


• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a neat appearance with good grooming habits, courteous nature, and must enjoy working with the elderly.


• Must possess a current knowledge of geriatric nursing, nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care in the State of California.


• Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be proficient with the English language.


• Must possess strong organizational skills for handling multiple tasks and assignments and for meeting deadlines and goals, must possess the ability to make independent decisions where circumstances warrant such action.


• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors, regulatory agencies and personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff members.


• The ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a socially, morally and fiscally responsible operation. Must be able to cope with multiple responsibilities in a changing and evolving environment.


• Must be computer literate sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have a current California Registered Nurse's License and a minimum of three years’ experience in a long term care facility within the last five years. Must have MDS or related assessment experience.

St. Paul’s Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life


• Same day pay available!


• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!


• Paid Sick Time 


• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!


• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer


• 403(b) with match


• Child care available


• Employee referral bonuses


• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!
 

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.  You matter! 
 

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
 

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer