MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Company Description

MDS Coordinator:  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today. 

• Start Date:  ASAP
• Schedule:  Days / Full-time
• Ask us about our Director of Nursing and AIT training programs.  A one year intensive hands-on & classroom program to help prepare you for the next step in your career!

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Southview Manor (formerly Southview Care) is a large inner-city skilled nursing (medical) facility.  We have and multiple levels of care, including long term care and a large behavioral health population.  Many of them were previously homeless.

• We have a 5 Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• While we are licensed as a SNF, the average age of our patients is 35-55 and the most common diagnoses are schizophrenia, bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
• The Staff and patients are welcoming and say hello as you walk through the hallways.
• The Metra and the Green Line are just a few blocks away

Job Description

What you will do in this role:  The MDS Coordinator will work under/with our Regional MDS Director to coordinate and oversee the interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in our center. This process includes:

• Comprehensive resident assessments & Care Plans
• Regular communication among care team members, the resident, and family;
• Collection and transmission of data for the purposes of quality improvement;
• Adhering to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements.
• The ultimate goal of the assessment and care planning process is to promote the resident’s quality of care and satisfaction in our center.

What’s in it for you: 

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• You will immediately feel like a part of a team.
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.
• Director of Nursing and AIT training programs

Qualifications

MDS Coordinator:    Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

What we need from you:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois
• Current MDS 3.0 certification is ideal, but not required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Intermediate Care Facility

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Additional Information

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.