The MDS Coordinator will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the daily functions of the Nursing department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director and/or Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
This position requires an active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
Why Corbin Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Once hired, you’ll be working with an award-winning staff comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. As such, we’ve been recognized with the following accolades:
Best of Kentucky in 2018 by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF)
People’s Choice Award for Best Nursing Facility in 2017, 2018, and 2020 by the Corbin News Journal
The Rewards!
We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That’s why we’re proud to offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package to include:
Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days
Paid Holidays
Employee celebrations
Professional recognition
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Document all treatments, changes in condition, accidents, and otherwise maintain all medical records as required.
Be aware of changing documentation requirements and assure that the facility is in substantial compliance with all regulations.
Help supervise the Nursing Assistants to assure that all resident care needs are met.
Participate in rounds with physicians and assist physicians with special examinations and treatments as ordered.
Prepare and administer medications, treatments, and procedures including subcutaneous and intermuscular injections.
Transcribe and take appropriate action on physician’s orders as directed including but not limited to Care Plan changes.
Assist with performing all admitting and discharge assessments, and complete all other necessary paperwork.
Assist/direct visitors.
Clean equipment.
Help monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, and administration of medications/treatment.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Ensure that all department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department’s established policies and procedures.
Coordinate and prepare MDS assessments for all residents.
Oversee the transmission of MDS resident assessments.
Prepare, monitor, and update assessments, Care Area Assessments, and Care Plans, as necessary.
Participate in Care Plan meetings with residents and family members.
Be aware of residents’ exit to and reentry from hospitals.
Help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in resident’s personal and health care needs.
Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.
Participate in facility committees and audits, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business.
Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.
Attend work and report in a timely manner for scheduled shifts.
Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
Assist the Administrator and others in developing, implementing, and updating written procedures for discharge planning.
Complete remainder of forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., not considered as essential functions.
Attend in-service classes to maintain current licensure/certification, if applicable.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Ensure that all residents are given fair and equitable treatment, the freedom of self-determination and individuality, and the respect for privacy, property, and civil rights.
Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility.
Other duties as assigned which may include assisting with the Nursing schedule, ordering supplies, and other administrative duties.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
