Waterbury, Connecticut
MDS Director Job Opening in Waterbury, Connecticut - Come join our team! An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic healthcare professional!
Ryders Health Management, a leading CT-based provider of short-term post-hospital and long-term care through a network of 6 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for our newly renovated Rehab Center at Cheshire House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waterbury, CT.
Cheshire House is a family-owned and operated, modern, 73- bed skilled nursing facility that has recently completed a state-of-the-art sub-acute rehabilitation unit. Our Mission is ?Exceptional Caring". We offer innovative, industry-leading acute rehabilitation programs, including programs designed specifically to help older patients needing therapy. Company founders were recipients of the CT Association of Health Care Facilities Lifetime Achievement Award and Honorary Degree of the Doctor of Humane Letters from the St. Vincent?s College.
Cheshire House specializes in subacute, short-term rehabilitative services and skilled nursing care provided by a highly skilled staff. Our staff works together as a team and represents many years of experience. Cheshire House is seeking talented, committed individuals who want to share our dedicated approach to healthcare.
Cheshire House is accepting applications from qualified RN?s to be considered for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Functions
Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Electronically transmitting all data to the State in accordance with HCFA and State of Connecticut laws
Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary
Participate in an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Committee Functions
Act as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team
Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident
Serve on, participate in, and attend various other committees of the facility (e.g., Policy Advisory, CQI) as required, and as appointed by the Administrator and DNS
Provide written and/or oral reports of the resident assessment/care plan functions as requested or directed by committees and by the DNS
Participate in functions involving discharge plans as may be necessary
Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the facility
Personnel Functions
Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies that may be involved in the resident assessment/care plan functions of Cheshire House
Meet with and solicit advice from department supervisors concerning the resident assessment/care plan functions of Cheshire House
Nursing Care Functions
Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident for the resident's assessment
Assist in the evaluation of each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment
Assist facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment/care plan meetings
Contact and assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident's representative and/or other interested family members
Ensure that care provided is in accordance with the resident's wishes
*Company Overview
Come join our team! An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic healthcare professional!
Ryders Health Management, a leading CT-based provider of short-term post-hospital and long-term care through a network of 6 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for our newly renovated Center, Bel-Air Manor, in Newington, CT.
Cheshire Houses is accepting applications from qualified RN?s to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
MDS: 2 years
Required license or certification:
Registered Nurse (RN)
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