Buckner International ยท 10 hours ago
MDS Coordinator - LVN or RN - Skilled Nursing, Full Time
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBuckner Retirement Services is a network of senior living communities dedicated to providing exceptional care. They are seeking an MDS Coordinator to play an important role in patient care and assessment, ensuring compliance with quality and nursing standards.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Input data onto the RAI instrument either via computer or long-hand in a manner that meets federal and state requirements
Address the RAI coordinator in Austin via e-mail with questions relating to the RAI process when the specific answer is not found in the RAI manual
Review unit charts daily to ensure the MDS documentation is being entered accurately by the Charge Nurse as required; Check with Health Information Management daily for critical updates
Conduct in-service training for licensed staff as needed regarding the MDS procedure
Provide the ADONs a weekly charting "window" for their forthcoming MDSs as noted by the weekly MDS schedule generated and distributed by HIM
Notify the ADONs immediately of the issues noted upon review of the chart while doing the MDS
Make daily contact with the ADONs immediately of the issues noted upon review of the chart while doing the MDS
Make daily contact with the ADONs to discuss any issues which might impact the MDS process
Notify the Director of Nursing of any issues germane to the functioning of the nursing units which may negatively impact patient care
Coordinate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and QAAC chair-person regarding issues noted on the Facility Quality Indicator Profile
Obtain weekly therapy updates from SNF Coordinator and Therapy Department for required MDS documentation
Check for distribution a minimum of twice daily
Attend Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee meetings and other meetings as requested
Attend weekly Department Head and Utilization Review Meetings
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active, unencumbered license as an LVN or RN
Minimum one-year related experience
Requires working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social and medical sciences, and their application
Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns
Requires knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by a physician
Requires knowledge of medications and possible side effects
Requires working knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and in instruction of patient's needs
Requires ability to keep accurate, detailed records and prepare routine reports
Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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