Primary Job Purpose: To ensure the accuracy of MDS’s and the timely transmission of such data to the State of Colorado. Provide education to care partners relative to MDS.
Essential Job Functions:
Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
Enters MDS information into the electronic medical record system.
Reviews MDS’s for completion and accuracy and transmits such information to the State of Colorado on a regular basis.
Coordinators, schedules, monitors for completion of all MDS’s, & CAA’s.
Including interview assessments of neighbors
Responsible for scheduling Care Conferences with the assistance of Social Workers.
Responsible for updating care plans.
Responsible for updating the MDS with all discharges, readmissions, deaths, and monitor UDS (User Defined Assessment) completion.
Responsible for completing Medicare A Certifications and monitoring schedule for physician signature.
Responsible for Medicare A assessment accuracy, review and completion.
Responsiblefor weekly MDS quality committee
Responsible for section G.G. MDS review daily or as needed with IDT team.
Assists with defining significant changes in neighbors.
Responsible for leading, preparing and communication related to Medicare A team weekly meeting.
Participates in the following committees; Huddle, CQI, Triple Check, Wound Team, care conferences, Continued Stay review for Secured neighborhood, MDS QM monthly review, nurse education and monthly meetings and others as needed.
Review PPS billing report for accuracy and billings
Updates 802 in the absence of the NHA or DON.
Review’s QI Indicator reports monthly and as needed.
Assists team members with researching items as needed.
Must maintain confidentiality of all work related information according to HIPPA regulations.
Acts as a resource to other staff providing PPS & MDS information as needed.
Reviews potential admissions as part of the admissions team
Assists with compiling and reviewing the 24-hour nursing report in the absence of a nursing supervisor.
Assists with nursing care as directed by the D.O.N.
Participates in discharge planning as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Maintains current knowledge of state and federal regulations, and MDS RAI manual and changes to MDS.
Assist the D.O.N. with setting nursing goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and quality assurance measures.
In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
Registered Nurse
AANAC Certification
1-2 years experience working in the Long Term Care field
1 year experience in nursing assessments
1 year experience/training with MDS
Knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations
Non-Essential Job Functions:
Participates in other meetings and committees as mentioned under Essential Duties, including the Quality and Risk Management Team, Nurses Meetings, and the Wound Team.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to enter data accurately.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with neighbors, their families, co-workers, and others associated with the position on a daily basis.
Ability to think critically, be detail-oriented, work well with peers, handle multiple interruptions, and work on multiple tasks throughout the day.
Must have good writing and communication skills.
Ability to communicate well with neighbors, their families, and other staff.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to use initiative and judgment in maintaining the assigned area in a clean and orderly condition
Must exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of neighbors, families, and co-workers.
Must display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Material and Equipment used, but not limited to:
Ability to perform basic computer functions and to learn new programs as used by the facility.
Equipment associated with nursing.
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
Must be able to stand and walk 5-7 hours a day.
On office days, must be able to sit up to 4-8 hours.
Must be able to lift and carry 0-50 pounds by self regularly and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.
Occasionally will lift neighbors with assistance.
Position frequently requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, and keyboarding.
Working Hours:
As set by the Administrator and or D.O.N.
Rotates as on-call clinician with Director of Nursing
Working Location:
This is not a remote position and work must be performed in-person.
2024 BENEFITS OFFERED
Full-time opportunities include:
3 different Medical Insurance options with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Free Telehealth Coverage free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
Free AD&D and basic life insurance after 1 year of service
Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage
Many Voluntary Benefits Available Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)
Other Benefits
401K with generous matching
Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick
Food available daily with our dining services team
Access to employee discount programs
Scholarship Programs
As a progressive, faith-based community, our approach to diversity and inclusion aligns with our beliefs that everyone matters; Our Team Members, Neighbors, Families, and Community. We strive to recognize individual identities and respect you for who you are, where you are.
