Registered Nurse Mds- Pt/Days

Job Title: Registered Nurse- MDS/PT/Days

Base Rate: $40.11-$56.16

12 hr. shifts- overtime is paid after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $46.80 - $65.52

Job Summary: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator does market of Pipeline Health’s Sub-Acute Units to acute and long-term acute facilities. Performs physical and financial assessments for patients referred from acute and long term acute. The MDS Coordinator completes and transmits MDS & Treatment Authorization Request (TAR). This position will report directly to the Nurse Director of the assigned facility/department. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Essential Functions:

• Assess and review, in collaboration with Pharmacy, Medical Director, Social Workers and Director of Nursing (DON), eligibility for prospective residents.
• Inputs MDS data as an accurate representation of residents and transmits it to the government according to regulations.
• Knowledgeable and able to interpret/apply Medicare and Medical requirements regarding MDS and TARs according to regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of departmental and resident information.
• Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice
• Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter. Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• May float to other areas of the hospital/Unit/Facility as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a sub-acute or long-term care environment preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current professional RN or LVN license issued and/or recognized by the state Board of Nursing for the State of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.