HC - MDS Coordinator RN​/LPN

Barbourville H&R
65 Minton Hickory Farm Road
Barbourville, KY 40906, USA

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

Our staff is dedicated to serving its community and has won various fundraising awards from non-profit organizations such as the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, the National Cancer Society, and Relay for Life.

When you join our team, you’ll be working at a facility that has been recognized with accolades such as:

• Bronze National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association (AHCA).
• Best of Kentucky Award in Nursing & Rehabilitation
  by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF).

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

• Competitive wages
• 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
• Educational opportunities with local nursing schools
• Mentorship/Supervisory promotional opportunities

* Some benefits available to full-time employees only*

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.

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.
• 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…