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MDS Nurse

Date Posted: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Job Description: 

Position: RN or LPN- MDS Coordinator                    Department: Nursing

Hours: Full time (40 hours)                                     

Days: five 8-hour shifts, including occasional weekend supervisor rotation.     

The Wayne County Care Center is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Infection Preventionist for the County’s 50 bed skilled/ intermediate nursing facility.

Responsibilities of the MDS nurse:

  • Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, monitor and direct the completion of the resident assessments in accordance with current regulations
  • Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team as needed
  • Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes
  • Participate in the facility compliance program including utilization review and triple check for billing accuracy
  • Prepare NOMNC within the time limits imposed by Medicare Guidelines
  • Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update as appropriate
  • Assist nursing services personnel in performing nursing care procedures, including covering supervision, as necessary if an RN
  • Follow care plans, do rounds with the Dr. and enter orders
  • Participate in developing QAPI goals, trainings, and policies
  • Ensure that staff are mentored to provide constant, quality resident care and documentation
  • Must participate in facility inspections, as needed and perform administrative duties

Requirements of MDS Coordinator:

  • Valid RN or LPN license
  • Valid MDS-RAIC Certification, or the ability to complete the process within required timeframe
  • Minimum 2-year long term care experience
  • Experience in Point Click Care preferred
  • Compassion for and commitment to hospitality, service and excellence in senior care
  • Ability to make decisions, plan organize, develop, implement and interpret policies
  • Adaptable and able to work under pressure

As a County organization, the Care Center provides excellent benefits that include:

  • Opportunity to earn up to an additional $1.75/ hours with shift premiums
  • low cost health/ dental/ vision coverage, including a free health clinic
  • OPERS retirement
  • 11 paid holidays (with additional time and a half when working)
  • sick time and two weeks’ vacation
  • one free meal per shift
  • free TB, Hep B, flu, and COVID testing
  • staff referral bonuses
  • an extensive employee assistance program that includes counseling and discounts to a variety of items

How to apply: Applications may be obtained at the WCCC, 876 S. Geyers Chapel Rd, Wooster or downloaded from the website www.waynecountycarecenter.com Please submit applications and refer questions to carecenter@wayneoh.org   Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.