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Form of workLocated just off the Town Green in the center of Colchester, Apple Rehab Colchester has been providing the community with unsurpassed nursing care & rehabilitation services for more than three decades. Through a full complement of physical, occupational and speech language therapies, highly - skilled nursing care and physician driven programs, Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet your needs. Recognizing the multiple dimensions of health and wellness, the Memory Care Program at Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to care in addition to contemporary pharmacological based treatment modalities. Our treatment plans are designed to compassionately care for patients and families coping with Alzheimer's and dementia related disorders, incorporating the environment of care, coaching, life strategies, and medication management.
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description
32 hours/ week
Please be advised - candidates without prior experience in MDS (minimum data set) will not be considered for this position.
The LPN MDS Coordinator gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional Care Plan. Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written Care Plan for each resident. Each plan must identify all relevant issues for the care of the resident as well as the goals to be accomplished for each problem or need identified. The LPN MDS Coordinator works together with Care Planning team to implement final plans. Encourages the resident and his/her "responsible parties" to participate in the development and review of Care Plans. Care plans must focus on assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of well being.
The LPN MDS Coordinator ensures that all nursing personnel are aware of the Care Plan for each resident and that Care Plans are used in providing daily nursing services. Reviews nurses' notes and monitors the resident to ensure the Care Plans are being followed and if each residents' needs are being met. Assesses, reviews and revises Care Plans as required. Plans, schedules and conducts weekly Care Plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.
Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility. The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance. The LPN MDS Coordinator complies with current CMS Mega Rule guidelines. Point Click Care experience a plus.
Qualifications:
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description
32 hours/ week
Please be advised - candidates without prior experience in MDS (minimum data set) will not be considered for this position.
The LPN MDS Coordinator gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional Care Plan. Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written Care Plan for each resident. Each plan must identify all relevant issues for the care of the resident as well as the goals to be accomplished for each problem or need identified. The LPN MDS Coordinator works together with Care Planning team to implement final plans. Encourages the resident and his/her "responsible parties" to participate in the development and review of Care Plans. Care plans must focus on assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of well being.
The LPN MDS Coordinator ensures that all nursing personnel are aware of the Care Plan for each resident and that Care Plans are used in providing daily nursing services. Reviews nurses' notes and monitors the resident to ensure the Care Plans are being followed and if each residents' needs are being met. Assesses, reviews and revises Care Plans as required. Plans, schedules and conducts weekly Care Plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.
Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility. The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance. The LPN MDS Coordinator complies with current CMS Mega Rule guidelines. Point Click Care experience a plus.
Qualifications:
- Must have experience completing Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and resident Care Plans in the long term care sector.
- Must hold a current state LPN license and be a nurse in good standing.
- Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
- Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to instruct others.
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Program
- Longevity Credit
