MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Documentation Specialist

Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau, AK, US

This recruitment is open until filled. Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a MDS Coordinator to join our Wildflower Court team! Click here to learn more about Bartlett Regional Hospital , our amazing benefits , and our community It’s a great place to work and a beautiful place to live! Wildflower Court is a long-term care facility located in beautiful Juneau, Alaska. Our care creates the conditions of a home rather than an institution. From the individual private rooms decorated with family photographs and mementos, to the friendliness of the recreation areas, Wildflower Court is a place the residents consider their own. Out of the genuine caring concern that develops between staff and residents, nothing becomes more important than the physical well-being of the people who are within our care. Wildflower Court is a safe and secure place to live. We believe everyone deserves to enjoy life to the fullest. Our goal is to enhance the freedom, privacy, and dignity of each resident. Pay Information: Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. External Hires: This position starts at $48.60 per hour. Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience. Job Summary: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse position is accountable for coordinating and overseeing the full collaborative, interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). The nurse is responsible for coordinating and certifying the completion of the resident assessment instrument (RAI). This position calls for a person who works well with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services and activities) to develop, revise, update and maintain a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines. Skills/Qualities: Must be dedicated to learning and possess adaptable skills - The RAI manual is constantly being updated and revised according to Medicare requirements. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent time management. Able to interpret and implement RAI knowledge correctly within a timely manner. Critical thinking skills with the use of expert clinical skills to determine resident condition and level of care needed. Able to determine significant changes in the clinical picture. Team player who is compassionate and able to communicate well, possess interviewing skills, and able to handle difficult topics. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, with Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a long-term care, hospital, home health, or medical facility. License(s): Current State of Alaska Nursing License. Certification(s): Must obtain an RAC-CT certification through AAPACN within one year of hire. Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the state of Alaska prior to start of employment.

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