MDS COORDINATOR/Assistant Director of Nursing

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Job description

Full-time MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing in our Long Term Care. Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability. PTO and SIck Leave Accrual begins first day of employment.

• Complete MDS assessments, initial and periodic review, assessing the emotional, mental and physical care per regulations
• Assist with supervision and coaching of staff, assisting in evaluations and rounding as directed by DON

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Employee Job Description

Job Title: MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization

Promote the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to gather information from residents and families during initial and periodic reviews. Formulates individualized care plans.

Provide assistance to the Director of Nursing

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Supervises: Nursing and certified nursing assistants

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete MDS assessments, initial and periodic review, assessing the emotional, mental and physical care per regulations
2. Formulating and updating individualized care plans for the residents, monitoring effectiveness of the care plan.
3. Schedule and conduct care conferences with residents and families
4. Timely submissions of the MDS assessments according to regulation
5. Conduct weekly weight meeting with dietician
6. Maintaining residents vaccinations, VA eligibility, PASRR, diagnosis, DNR status, assuring accurate and up to date
7. Coordinating physician visits and maintaining current progress notes
8. Assisting with Quality assurance program, conducting compliance checks as directed by DON
9. Assist with supervision and coaching of staff, assisting in evaluations and rounding as directed by DON
10. Maintains open communication with and within Nursing staff, other departments.
11. Investigates resident/family concerns and comments and takes appropriate action.
12. Assists in departmental orientation of new employees and gives guidance in in-service and continuing education programs.
13. Develops staffing schedule and works on nursing unit giving direct patient care.
14. Keeps accurate records and logs, assuring accuracy in coding of the MDS
15. Leadership on call rotation with shared 24/7 accountability with DON
16. Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

X

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

20.

Stooping

X

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

X

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

X

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

X

25.

Operating motor vehicle

8.

Pulling hand over hand

X

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

Simple grasping

29.

Hearing (with aid)

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

X

30.

Hearing (without aid)

X

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

X

34.

Other (please specify):

17.

Twisting

X

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

X

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Outside

13.

Dust

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

3.

Travel

15.

Solvents

a) car

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

18.

Working around machines with moving parts

and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

25.

Working alone

X

10.

Constant noise

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

X

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify):

Minimum educational requirements

Current license in the State of Iowa as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred but not necessary, MDS Certification or agree to obtain, Successful completion of BCLS.

Experience: MDS experience preferred, 4 years of LTC experience preferred.

General Subjects of Concern:

a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.

b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.

c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.

d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.

e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.

f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.

Employment variables/approximate hours /misc information:

Schedules are subject to change as needed

I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements

1. without accommodations under ADA

1. with the following accommodations under ADA:

Employee/Applicant Date

Acknowledged Date

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