MDS Coordinator (RN)

Status: Full-Time

Wage: Starting at $43 an hour

Location: Avamere Rehab of Shoreline; 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

We are seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our team at Avamere Rehab Shoreline. This role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The MDS Coordinator plays a vital role in accurate resident assessments, care planning, and reimbursement processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with completion and planning, scheduling, and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAAs and triggers.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and the resident's response to care and wishes.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all personnel to ensure the needs of the resident are met.
• Make recommendations for new or updated procedures, policies, methods, education, reference material, and general nursing practices to ensure the highest level of quality patient care is given.
• Participate in reviews of discharge plans and prepare reports for the Care Plan Committee as directed.
• Attend continuing education programs to stay up to date with changes in your profession and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing personnel.
• Delegate, train, evaluate, and support RN, LPN, and CNA personnel.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist the director of nursing services and fill in as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Nursing (RN) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• 1 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing MDS
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.
• Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems.
• Passion for caregiving and serving our senior resident community.

Benefits: At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.