Job Description

Summerfield Post Acute Rehab is a preferred provider of POST ACUTE REHAB services in Santa Rosa, CA. We have a solid reputation in the community with a long history of success and we need the best of the best to join us on our pursuit of excellence. We are currently searching for an experienced MDS Nurse to join our team.

ABOUT US:  
Summerfield Post Acute Rehab is a small 55 bed skilled nursing facility located in Santa Rosa, CA. We serve patients needing just a short stay with therapy and specialized nursing services in order to return to their prior level of function and long term patients who call our facility home. We have a solid team of professionals who work really well together and are committed to providing exceptional care for our patients. We have a long history of success and were recently awarded the prestigious Ensign Flag Award for the 4th time in the past 6 years. We are really proud of what we've accomplished and hope you'll consider joining us on our pursuit of excellence.

Job Description: The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Are Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. The MDS Nurse participates as part of the facility Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the systems and processes to manage patients receiving skilled services as assigned. Performs other nursing duties as assigned.

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

· Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.

· Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).

· Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.

· Completes the MDS sections as assigned.

· Completes CAAs as required.

· Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.

· Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.

· Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.

MDS Coordinator Qualifications

* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to work independently and with a team.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Ability to multitask.
* Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws

MDS Coordinator Requirements

· Valid California LVN or RN License

* Minimum 1 year working in a long-term care setting.
* Experiencing with RAI process and MDS certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

Education:

* Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* RN or LVN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person