MDS Coordinator, RN

Come work for one of the best nursing homes in the area. Columbia Lutheran Home, a caring nursing facility celebrates life with our residents while providing care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit. We are a 116-bed, not-for-profit, long-term-care home, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care and services in a family like environment, enhanced with a committed spirit of love and a tradition of excellence since 1920.

Columbia Lutheran Home offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package which includes Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, PTO, and Retirement.

This Position is 40 hours per week.

The RN MDS Nurse coordinates the completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws. Regulations and Life Care Standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/ registered in Washington State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience required.
• Two (2) years MDS Nurse Experience and demonstrated ability to complete the RAI process by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR Certification must remain current during employment.
• Requires computer skills to complete MDS in a timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
• Report any changes in patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DNS
• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation.
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
• Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Attend and participate in the daily Clinical Meeting, weekly Medicare meeting and other meetings upon request.
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgement.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51.44 - $57.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MDS: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51 - $57