Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for an MDS Coordinator - Long Term Care. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Boulder City, NV, 89005

Assignment Start Date: 12/9/2024

13 weeks | Days | 8-hour shift | 40 hours guaranteed weekly

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for assessing and/or coordinating the assessment of all residents and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), the electronic transmission of RAI data to the State of Nevada, the transfer of Resident Assessment Group Data (RUG) to the hospital PatCom system, and the ongoing education of those completing the MDS. Demonstrates the knowledge to complete the RAI and aforementioned responsibilities. Facilitates communication between the Interdisciplinary Team.

Evaluation of patient care outcomes, Medication administration, care management and may be required to give direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments. Ability to lift, walk, carry, and stand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

RAI Preparation:

• Schedules completion of RAI following State and Federal guidelines.
• Performs assessments of all residents.
• Input data into the RAI computer system.
• Assists in the completion of RAI as needed.
• Supervises completion of the RAI by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Screens each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.
• Transmits RAI data to the state weekly.

Financial Data Transfer:

• Enters weekly submission RUG score into hospital PatCom system.
• Communicate with the Business Office to coordinate accurate billing.

Education:

• Able to train new personnel in RAI completion.
• Provides education updates to current staff.
• Evaluates own needs for personal and professional development to maintain a level of competence and practice.

Care Planning:

• Calculates triggers and uses resident assessment protocols to initiate of care plan.
• Implements each resident's care plan through action and education of all staff involved.
• Coordination of weekly Interdisciplinary Team care plan conferences.

Continuous Quality Improvement:

• Monitors RAI process.
• Develops plans for improvement of the RAI process as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical competency to provide direct care as needed.
• Professionally conducts self-utilizing critical thinking in the resolution of problems.
• Performs other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the LTC Director of Nursing.
• Attends annual in-services as well as mandatory staff meetings.
• Knowledge of RN duties and responsibilities.
• Possesses and portrays a positive attitude toward residents, staff, and families.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Two years Long Term Care experience is preferred.
• MUST have MDS experience and at times work the floor should the staffing plan demand it.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as an RN.
• Certification in geriatrics or MDS is desirable.
• Experience with RAI preferred.

EMR System: Point Click experience preferred

Shift: Days; Possible should staffing be impacted on Christmas, New Year, or President's Day

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Works with the physician and other medical staff to assess the condition of the patient, devise an individual healthcare plan, and see that it is implemented.
• Keeps records documenting an assessment of the patient's condition, amount and times of medication, vital signs and treatments, as well as any unusual change in condition.
• Possesses good organizational and leadership abilities.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess computer skills.
• Able to effectively deal with the needs of the geriatric population.

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.