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MDS/LVN for Skilled Nursing Facility

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz • Full-time • Santa Cruz, CA, US • $45 - $50 / hour • 1w ago

SUMMARY

The MDS Coordinator is responsible in coordinating with Interdisciplinary team in Care Plan Process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance pertaining to MDS and MDS related Federal and State

Regulations and Requirements.

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abuse, neglect, or

• maltreatment of individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

• Able to comply with electronic records and any software it involves.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Communication skills verbal and written.

• Leadership skills.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of CA.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and internet general business periodicals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care and Services:

• Conduct orientation sessions on the MDS/Care Plan process to employees involved.

• Maintains documentation of all orientation/training sessions.

• Serve as a resource person for Resident care planning activities.

• Confirms that the quality and appropriateness of Resident care meets or exceeds

company and industry standards and confirms that all nursing services are in compliance

with state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines.

• Supports program development activities.

• Attends and participate in departmental/facility meetings, as required.

• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.

• Promotes optimal communication among program staff members, facility staff,

referrals sources, physicians and Residents.

• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company's regional offices for consultation and

program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops,

etc. as necessary. Routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, other managers and facility

personnel.

• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change, resident needs and customer

expectations and meets company standards relating to deadlines and attendance.

• Establishes and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and oversees

facility’s efforts to comply with company and facility policies and procedures.

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• Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs.

• Participates in direct and indirect Resident care activities as warranted.

• Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase

• Efficiency through improved systems and processes

• Exhibits courtesy), compassion and respect to residents, families, visitors, providers, consultants and coworkers.

• Performs other duties or functions as directed.

LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates willingness to take risks, generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes

priorities, selects effective team members. Challenges others to learn, keeps current and integrates

new information, communicates and models organization values. Fosters high performance,

recognizes need and provides adequate resources.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationship with others. Seeks

feedback and sets clear standards for performance. Evaluates job performance and provides effective

feedback. Establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service, creates and maintains

reporting mechanisms.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Responsible for maintaining a valid license and credentials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here representative those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is required physically able to stand and walk. Able to sit and work in computer majority of the

time each tour of duty. Have sound vision and hearing. Able to lift minimum of 20 lbs when needed and

able to physically help in times of emergency and urgent needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing

the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood or other

body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually

moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

protected health information. Monitors and oversee facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state

and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines

relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

HOURLY WAGE RATE RANGE: $45.00 TO $50.00 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE/NEGOTIABLE

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