RN/LPN MDS Coordinator
Company: Apple Rehab Hewitt
Location: Shelton
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Apple Rehab Hewitt - Apple Rehab Hewitt , a 105 bed long term
care and rehabilitation center is located along the heart of
downtown Shelton. At Apple Rehab Hewitt we pride ourselves on
decades of staff longevity which translates to long term dedication
and consistency in care. We are all part the Hewitt family and that
includes our residents.
Apple Rehab -is a family owned and operated company that treats
residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior
management is located at our home office, -right in Avon, CT,
ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not
across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description
$37-$48/ hr based on experience
Please be advised - candidates without prior experience in MDS
(minimum data set) will not be considered for this position.
RN MDS Coordinator leads the MDS department, assists in
coordinating discharge planning as well as assessing short term
residents. The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize
reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance. The RN MDS
Coordinator may be responsible for managing short term managed care
cases.
The RN MDS Coordinator gathers information, assesses needs,
establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and
incorporates within an organized, concise, functional care plan.
Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by
interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written
care plan for each resident. Each plan must identify all relevant
issues for the care of the resident as well as the goals to be
accomplished for each problem or need identified. Works together
with care planning team to implement final plans. Encourages the
resident and his/her "responsible parties" to participate in the
development and review of care plans. Care plans must focus on
assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of
well being.
The RN MDS Coordinator ensures that all nursing personnel are aware
of the care plan for each resident and that care plans are used in
providing daily nursing services. Reviews nurses' notes and
monitors the resident to ensure the care plans are being followed
and if each residents' needs are being met. Assesses, reviews and
revises care plans as required. Plans, schedules and conducts
weekly care plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and
state requirements.
Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of
reimbursement for facility. Complies with current CMS Mega Rule
guidelines. Point Click Care experience a plus.
Qualifications:
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of
30 hours or greater that may include the following:
Keywords: Apple Rehab Hewitt, New England , RN/LPN MDS Coordinator, Healthcare , Shelton, Northeast
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