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EASTERN MONTANA VETERANS HOME MDS Coordinator in GLENDIVE, Montana

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Registered Nurse in good standing
  • Successful completion of a training and competency evaluation program
  • Completion of orientation required by company policy
  • Health screening and TB test (if required) within two weeks of employment
  • Ability to pass a drug test
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Become familiar with and comply to all local, state, and federal regulations relating to the job
  • Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development
  • Ability to frequently move about the facility, transporting equipment and supplies upwards of 50 pounds
  • Ability to assist patients with exercises and move them about the facility and between bed, wheelchair and other positions as necessary
  • Ability to rapidly assist in the evacuation of all residents from the building in case of emergency
  • Ability to work beyond normal working hours and must have flexibility and willingness to work holidays, etc.
  • Ability to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Attend 9:00 morning meeting
  • Check in with Administrator and Director of Nursing before leaving each day
  • Supervise and coordinate all departments, supporting and enabling each one to function at the highest standard of performance
  • Act as a liaison between departments and shifts to ensure cooperation, efficiency, mutual respect and teamwork
  • Maintain good public relations and good interdepartmental relations
  • Focus the combined expertise and effort of all the committees, consultants, physicians, other professionals and staff to ensure maximum quality of environment, medical treatment, comfort, dignity and life for each resident
  • Initiate resident plans of care which accurately reflect the skilled services rendered and ensures that such services meet the coverage criteria for the identified RUG/reimbursement category
  • Coordinate resident care through oversight of compliance with resident care plan by responsible facility personnel
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures pertaining to documentation requirements to support the care and services provided
  • Chair weekly and monthly case management committee meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up of recommendations derived from committee meetings
  • Comply with company policies and procedures for weekly/monthly triple check by facility interdisciplinary team for the verification of accurate utilization data and support documentation for the services to be billed
  • Provide ongoing training and education to facility personnel
  • Provide consultation and guidance to facility managers to determine the appropriate discharge of Medicare/Managed care residents from services
  • Assist facility managers to respond appropriately to requests for information by the state, fiscal intermediary or managed care provider
  • Ensure that appropriate information is gathered and submitted in a professional and timely manner
  • Serve as a facility resource for interpretation of federal, state and local regulations and to implement systems that ensure regulatory compliance
  • Provide onsite support to the facility during survey visits conducted by regulatory agencies
  • Assist facility management with the development of applicable plans of correction which addresses deficiencies cited
  • As appropriate, act as an intermediary between the facility, physicians, consultants and ancillary services
  • Be personally involved with all aspects of resident care to the extent necessary to assess its quality
  • Report immediately to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, or been a victim of theft of their personal property
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warm h, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and love, giving the resident the quality of service you would want to receive personally

Full-time position.

Wage will be discussed at interview. Benefits include: 401(k) and matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and vision insurance.

To apply for this position, submit a COMPANY application to Job Service.

The required application is available in TRAY 16 at Glendive Job Service. An electronic copy of the application materials are available, to have them emailed to you please send a request to GlendiveJSC@mt.gov or call 406-377-3314 ext 0.

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