MDS COORDINATOR/Assistant Director of Nursing
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital - humboldt, IA
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Full-time MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing in our Long Term Care. Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability. PTO and SIck Leave Accrual begins first day of employment. Complete MDS assessments, initial and periodic review, assessing the emotional, mental and physical care per regulations Assist with supervision and coaching of staff, assisting in evaluations and rounding as directed by DON Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Employee Job Description Job Title: MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization Promote the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to gather information from residents and families during initial and periodic reviews. Formulates individualized care plans. Provide assistance to the Director of Nursing Reports to: Director of Nursing Supervises: Nursing and certified nursing assistants Essential Duties and Responsibilities Complete MDS assessments, initial and periodic review, assessing the emotional, mental and physical care per regulations Formulating and updating individualized care plans for the residents, monitoring effectiveness of the care plan. Schedule and conduct care conferences with residents and families Timely submissions of the MDS assessments according to regulation Conduct weekly weight meeting with dietician Maintaining residents vaccinations, VA eligibility, PASRR, diagnosis, DNR status, assuring accurate and up to date Coordinating physician visits and maintaining current progress notes Assisting with Quality assurance program, conducting compliance checks as directed by DON Assist with supervision and coaching of staff, assisting in evaluations and rounding as directed by DON Maintains open communication with and within Nursing staff, other departments. Investigates resident/family concerns and comments and takes appropriate action. Assists in departmental orientation of new employees and gives guidance in in-service and continuing education programs. Develops staffing schedule and works on nursing unit giving direct patient care. Keeps accurate records and logs, assuring accuracy in coding of the MDS Leadership on call rotation with shared 24/7 accountability with DON Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances Physical & Mental Requirements: PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS TASK X TASK X 1. Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over X 19. Pushing X 2. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. 20. Stooping X 3. Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 21. Climbing stairs 4. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over X 22. Climbing ladders 5. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. 23. Operating mechanical equipment X 6. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. 24. Operating office equipment X 7. Straight pulling X 25. Operating motor vehicle 8. Pulling hand over hand X 26. Ability to see X 9. Repeated bending X 27. Identify colors X 10. Reaching above shoulder X 28. Depth perception needed X 11. Simple grasping 29. Hearing (with aid) X 12. Dual simultaneous grasping X 30. Hearing (without aid) X 13. Walking X 31. Ability to write X 14. Standing X 32. Ability to count X 15. Sitting X 33. Ability to read X 16. Crawling X 34. Other (please specify): 17. Twisting X 35. Other (please specify): 18. Kneeling X 36. Other (please specify): RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TASK X TASK X 1. Outside 13. Dust 2. Inside X 14. Grease and oils 3. Travel 15. Solvents a) car 16. Radiant/electrical energy b) van 17. Slippery/uneven walking surfaces c) bus 18. Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects d) plane 19. Working around moving objects or vehicles 4. Excessive heat 20. Working below ground 5. Excessive cold 21. Working on ladders or scaffolding 6. Excessive humidity 22. Working with hands in water 7. Excessive dampness/chill 23. Vibration 8. Dry atmosphere 24. Working closely with others X 9. Excessive noise/intermittent 25. Working alone X 10. Constant noise 26. Longer or irregular work hours X 11. Silica, asbestos, etc. 27. Other (please specify): 12. Fumes, smoke, gases 28. Other (please specify): Minimum educational requirements Current license in the State of Iowa as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred but not necessary, MDS Certification or agree to obtain, Successful completion of BCLS. Experience: MDS experience preferred, 4 years of LTC experience preferred. General Subjects of Concern: a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable. b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel. c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge. d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness. e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies. f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments. Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements without accommodations under ADA with the following accommodations under ADA: Employee/Applicant __________________________________ Date _____________________ Acknowledged _______________________________________ Date _____________________
Created: 2024-10-01