HC - MDS Coordinator RN​/LPN

Hazard Health & Rehabilitation Center is now hiring a MDS Coordinator.

Why Hazard Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Once hired, you'll be working with a team of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. As such, we've been recognized with the following accolades:

• Top 10 Nursing Care & Caregiving facility by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) each of the past three years.
• Elder Abuse Prevention award-winning leadership team, as recognized by the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD).

The Rewards!

We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That's why we're proud to offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee celebrations
• Professional recognition
• Career Development Opportunities
  • Educational opportunities with local nursing schools
  • Mentorship/Supervisory promotional opportunities

Job Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. For a complete listing of essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands, please contact our Human Resources department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Document all treatments, changes in condition, accidents, and otherwise maintain all medical records as required.
• Be aware of changing documentation requirements and assure that the facility is in substantial compliance with all regulations.
• Help supervise the Nursing Assistants to assure that all resident care needs are met.
• Participate in rounds with physicians and assist physicians with special examinations and treatments as ordered.
• Prepare and administer medications, treatments, and procedures including subcutaneous and intermuscular injections.
• Transcribe and take appropriate action on physician's orders as directed including but not limited to Care Plan changes.
• Assist with performing all admitting and discharge assessments, and complete all other necessary paperwork.
• Assist/direct visitors.
• Clean equipment.
• Help monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, and administration of medications/treatment.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Ensure that all department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department's established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare MDS assessments for all residents.
• Oversee the transmission of MDS resident assessments.
• Prepare, monitor, and update assessments, Care Area Assessments, and Care Plans, as necessary.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings with residents and family members.
• Be aware of residents' exit to and reentry from hospitals.
• Help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in resident's personal and health care needs.
• Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.
• Participate in facility committees and audits, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business.
• Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.
• Attend work and report in a timely manner for scheduled shifts.
• Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
• Assist the Administrator and others in developing, implementing, and updating written procedures for discharge planning.
• Complete remainder of forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., not considered as essential functions.
• Attend in-service classes to maintain current licensure/certification, if applicable.
• Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and…