MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $53.00 - $63.00 hourly DOE

Location: Avamere Richmond Beach Rehab - 19235 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

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The primary purpose of this position is to participate in developing plans of patient care for each resident and to review the resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.


• Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the residents are aware of care


• Schedule and facilitate care plan


• Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA


• Ensure accuracy of clinical assessments and documentation.


• Ensure legal compliance with all state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to following MDS processes.


• Manage the utilization review (UR)


• Oversee the MAR’s treatment, flow sheets, and physician’s


• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.


• Coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency in resident care.


• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government


• Report findings and make recommendations to management.


• Act in a supporting role to the Administrator and Director of Nursing of the facility.

Qualifications:

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or


• In accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a licensed nurse in this state.
  
  
  
  • Oregon: RN is required
  
  
  • Washington: RN is preferred
  
  
  
  


• MDS certification


• Knowledge and experience in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories, and MDS 0.


• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  


• Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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