(RN) Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator - Atrium Health Skilled Nursing- Full Time

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Experienced RNs hired for select Full Time positions at a Skilled Nursing facility are eligible for a bonus of $15,000. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and educational assistance

Shift details: M-F, 8-5 supporting Huntersville Oaks & Sardis Oaks Locations in Charlotte area.

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Job Summary

Coordinates all processes required for accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set-Resident Assessment Instrument/Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument. Participates in the resident’s/patient’s comprehensive plan of care. Serves as the leader and /or member of the interdisciplinary team. Ensures all regulatory, compliance, and industry standards are met. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, culture development stages, and special needs of the residents/patients served. Maintains current knowledge of changes in guideline impacting the MDS-RAI/IRF-PAI process.

Essential Functions

• Collects data pertinent to the resident’s/patient’s health condition and required assessment elements per the MDS-RAI/IRF-PAI guidelines.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the healthcare needs of the resident/patient.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops a comprehensive plan of care individualized to the overall healthcare needs of the resident.
• Ensures MDS/IRF-PAI is submitted timely and plan of care is developed within required timeframes based on facility policy and CMS regulations.
• Practices ethically.
• Delegates elements of the MDS/IRF-PAI and care plan process to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects nursing practice and skills relevant to the role of MDS/IRF-PAI Coordinator.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and health manner.

   

Physical Requirements

 

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling residents/patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in resident/patient and/or unit conditions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact States, current RN License or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Association. Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified strongly preferred. 1 year experience with MDS/IRF-PAI and/or prospective payment system (PPS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.