MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse / RN)

Life Care Center of Post Falls is situated

in a growing community in Idaho's panhandle, offering

residents a blend of small-town charm and access to larger city

amenities in nearby Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. The area provides

numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including water sports

on the Spokane River and hiking in surrounding parks.

Full-time, day shift, available to

work weekdays / weekends!

Position Summary

The RN MDS Coordinator

coordinates and assists with 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’s or

bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or

university

Currently licensed / registered in

applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN)

license in good standing throughout employment.

Two (2) years’ nursing experience. Geriatric

nursing experience preferred.

CRN C

Certification (clinical compliance)

CPR

certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR

certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Advanced knowledge in field of

practice

Make independent decisions when

circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,

regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute

care facility

Implement and interpret the

programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the

department

Perform proficiently in all

competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and

safety and sanitation

Maintains professional

working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary

and / or confidential information

Understand

and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

procedures

Displays integrity and

professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential 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 a

patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON

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 PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and

other meetings upon request

Perform functions

of a staff nurse as required

Exhibit

excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good

judgment

Communicate and function

productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move

intermittently during working hours

Read,

write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer