MDS Coordinator (RN on-site) Avamere Pacific Ridge

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Status: Full-Time - On-site

Wage: $53 - $60/hour - depending on experience

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply at Teamavamere.com

This is not a remote or hybrid position

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.

The primary responsibility of this position is to complete the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAA's and Triggers

Responsibilities:


* Review patient care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.


* Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the patients are aware of their care plans.


* Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.


* Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.


* Manage the Utilization Review (UR) process.


* Oversee MAR's treatment, flow sheets and physician's orders.


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:


* Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.


* MDS Certification preferred.


* Knowledgeable and experienced in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories and MDS 3.0.


* Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.


* Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.


* Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


* Must speak, read, and write English fluently


* Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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

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