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Buckner Retirement Services, Inc. · 1 day ago

MDS Coordinator - LVN or RN - Skilled Nursing, Full Time

Dallas, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Buckner Retirement Services is a network of senior living communities across Texas, committed to providing exceptional care. They are seeking an MDS Coordinator to play a crucial role in patient care and assessment, ensuring compliance with nursing standards and facilitating effective communication among nursing staff.

Assisted LivingCommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential Care

Culture & Values

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

Prode 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

MDS documentationNursing license (LVN/RN)Patient care assessmentIn-service trainingRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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