MDS Coordinator

Title

MDS Coordinator (OSHA Classification
1)

FLSA:
Exempt

Overall responsibility to ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of clinical assessments from collaborating with the facility interdisciplinary health care team in support of both short and long-term improvement goals.

Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing

N/A

• LPN / RN licensed in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of three (3) years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day; proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Accountability

  The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in‑services.

• Communication

  The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and/or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor.

• Customer Service

  The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible and caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and the effectiveness of the organization.

• Leadership

  The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self‑development.

• Teamwork

  The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others.

• Trust and Respect

  The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual’s rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity.

• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of geriatric standards of care and basic principles of nursing as well as facility policies with exceptional critical thinking skills and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Oversees and teaches basic IV‑line management concepts of assigned unit (LTC or Sub Acute).
• Follows all health,…