Job Information
McLaren Health Care Coord MDS in Port Huron, Michigan
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
RN will work with residents, their family and
the facility staff to coordinate care received by all disciplines throughout
the course of their stay. The
Coordinator will complete the MDS utilizing current RAI manual guidelines and
oversee accurate and timely completion of all Medicare residents’ MDS
assessments. The coordinator will act as
resource for the Medicare MDS Case Manager RN’s, LTC nurses and all others
requiring MDS support. The MDS
coordinator will work in collaboration with the rehab director and nurse manager
in an effort to provide excellence in the quality of care and customer service
delivered by Marwood Nursing & Rehab.
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
MDS Case Managers will coordinatecare for their assigned resident using a holistic approach.
They will collaborate with the entireinterdisciplinary team and act as liaison to families, physicians and home careagencies as needed.
They will evaluate all aspects ofcare and be the primary team member with an all inclusive head to toe knowledgeof the resident’s medical condition and educational need.
They will act as a resource to thefloor staff i.e. nurses, nurse aides, therapists, social workers and dieticians toprovide education, role model and assist in care delivery as needed.
The will play an active role inthe discharge process and will coordinate the discharge intent notice with thevariety of disciplines.
They will assess the medical needsof the resident prior to discharge to make sure all educational opportunitieshave been addressed.
They will attend resident careplan meetings representative of nursing.
They will meet with the nursemanager, rehab director, social workers and dieticians daily for a brief updateso there is a steady flow of communication amongst all team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.Adheres to McLaren Health System Standards of Conduct, facility’s policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate
from an accredited school of nursing.
Must
be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and hold a valid Michigan State License.
Satisfactory
performance in staff or charge nurse roles for a minimum of 2 years.
Be
MDS 3.0 certified (or equivalent)
Must
demonstrate competence in assessment skills and computer literacy.
Possess
good organizational ability
Possess
good oral and written communication skills
Job: Nurse
Primary Location: Michigan-Port Huron-Marwood Nursing & Rehab
Organization Marwood Manor Nursing & Rehab
Employee Status Regular
Shift Day Job
Job Type Standard
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 20004601