MDS Coordinator / Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse -$5,000 Sign on Bonus bei Saint Therese

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Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for a blended role as an MDS Coordinator/Infection Preventionist to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections. This position will be scheduled to work day hours Monday - Friday (80 hours per pay period).

This blended role will be responsible for:

As an MDS Coordinator you will oversee and complete MDS and care planning. Complete all documentation for RAI and MDS assessments and observations. Develop initial and temporary care plans, and attend resident care conferences, manage and assign tasks to nursing staff on the assigned unit, and work in collaboration with Admissions staff and nursing team.

As Infection Preventionist evaluating the quality of resident care and resident outcome as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillance data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Infection Preventionist also monitor employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepare and presents educational offerings for the staff and services as recourse to all departments and personnel.

Qualifications 

• RN license in the state of Minnesota is required.
• Must have MDS experience.

Education:  Current Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.. 

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience is required. Previous experience in completion of MDS process is required. Previous education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention is preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal regulations, including Resident Assessment Instrument.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Case Mix.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Medicare, HMO's and Managed Care.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge in ICD9/10 Diagnosis Coding
• Flexible with time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with nursing staff and other departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software (Micro Soft, ROX, Facility Software, Excel.)
• Ability to work with others in identifying and improving quality of care issues and solutions.
• High level of respect and commitment to working independently and with others. Has respect for others.
• Infection Control Management
• Risk Management
• Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two locations in Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Salary Range: $79,000 - $107,120/annually depending on experience.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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