MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing bei Jennings Terrace Inc

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the MDS Coordinator is to oversee and facilitate resident

assessments.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job responsibilities will comply with the ADA and any/all applicable state and

federal laws. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time

with or without notice.

•  Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program.
•  Participate in and conduct in-service programs of the facility.
•  Participate in facility committees as required.

MDS Coordinator job responsibilities:

•  Coordinate and ensure completion of MDS, RAPs, and ancillary assessments from each department.
•  Coordinate with therapy to ensure appropriate care planning (ie. restorative rehabilitation and skilled therapy).
•  Coordinate family appointments.
•  Schedule and oversee Medicaid meetings.
•  Complete Medicare assessment schedules.
•  Update census and condition sheets of residents.
•  Complete the RUGs communication forms and fax to central office as needed.
•  Audit charts for appropriate documentation supporting MDS and care plan.
•  Assist and train new personnel with regards to care plan and MDS.
•  Assist state surveyors during their visits.
•  Update kardex/faces sheet through care conference.
•  Coordinate overall development and implementation of the resident care plan.
•  Assist with infection control program of the facility.
•  Participate in Admissions Process (i.e. RUGs analysis)
•  Conduct care plan conference.

ADON job responsibilities:

•  Prepare, implement, and evaluate resident assessment and comprehensive care plan regularly.
•  Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents.
•  Observe, record, report, treat symptoms and reactions of residents.
•  Follow rehabilitation plans.
•  Interpret facility's policies and programs to staff.
•  Evaluate, plan, and organize nursing care according to established policies.
•  Consult with director of nursing on admission, room assignment, and discharge of residents.
•  Assure that physician's orders are carried out.
•  Supervise nursing activities and promote improvement in nursing care.
•  Coordinate nursing service with other departments.
•  Maintain accurate reports and records according to policies and procedures set forth; evaluate and make recommendations for improvements for welfare of residents.
•  Maintain comfortable and pleasant environment and promote elimination of hazards.
•  Ensure supplies are available in proper quantities, equipment is available and in proper condition, and personnel using such supplies and equipment know location and proper care of equipment.
•  Receive reports from charge nurses on each shift and work to ensure maximum total care.
•  Give daily report on conditions in nursing service to Director of Nursing.
•  Responsible for assuring accurate recording of medications and narcotics according to procedures outlined in manual.
•  Participate in nursing care as needed; responsible for direct handling of emergency situations.
•  Interview and make hiring decisions for core staff on unit with input from the Director of Nursing.
•  Complete performance appraisals for unit staff in a timely fashion.
•  Initiate and complete disciplinary actions in partnership with Assistant Administrator and/or Director of Nursing following Heritage policy.
•  Assist in hiring and termination of employees following Jennings policy.
•  Coordinate and participate in staffing decisions for unit.
•  Lead and direct all levels of staff on the unit.
•  Plays integral role in enhancing quality indicator outcomes on unit.
•  Supervise meals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•  Office, nursing stations, drug room, resident rooms, and other areas in the facility and on the property.
•  Visits to other health-care facilities and offices may be necessary.
•  Occasional exposure to chemical compounds of medication and treatments.
•  Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids as required for invasive treatments and procedure.
•  Occasional exposure to loud and unpleasant noises due to unpredictable behaviors of residents.
•  Occasional exposure to high humidity due to resident's option to control their own environment

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•  Must be a licensed nurse in the State of Illinois.
•  Prior MDS/Care Plan experience preferred.
•  Required attendance of in-services, online training, and any other education required to maintain license.
•  2-4 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care with leadership and management experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  Familiarity with State and Federal regulations governing Long Term Care.
•  Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills are required.
•  Enjoy working with older people, have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents.
•  Computer literacy is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Occasionally reaches above shoulders, crouches, kneels and balances.
•  Frequently bends/stoops, squats, pushes/pulls, lifts and carriers up to 11-25 pounds.
•  Continuously lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
•  Lifts and carries light objects such as resident charts without assistance.
•  Occasionally transfers up to 75 pounds with assistance while lifting, positioning, and transferring residents.
•  Pushes/pulls medication carts requiring force of 10-30 pounds.
•  Pushes/pulls residents weighing 75-250 pounds in wheel chairs and geri-chairs.
•  Stands and walks up to 75% of work day.
•  Stoops, bends and squats as required to reach lower drawers in carts and file.
•  Clear speech, reading and hearing skills are required continuously to comprehend and communicate with residents and co-workers, to follow written plans of care and respond to emergency alarms.
•  Comprehend oral and written instructions.
•  Requires ability to read small print in typed and written materials.
•  Ability to read and write in English.
•  Concentrates on moderate detail with some interruptions necessary to perform variety of tasks.
•  Memory capable of remembering task/assignment ranging from a few hours to long periods of time.
•  Ability to remain calm under stress.
•  Possess good eye-hand coordination.