The Sequoias San Francisco Hiring for MDS Coordinator (SNF) at San Francisco, CA Full Time

The Sequoias San Francisco

Qualified candidates will be interviewed immediately.

The Sequoias San Francisco is seeking to fill a full time MDS Coordinator position with full health benefits, pension participation, and employer 403b retirement contributions. Salary depends on verified experience and education. Monday thru Friday schedule with some weekend work as needed.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for maintaining the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the facility and the nursing department. Manages the interdisciplinary team process including the development of the care plans based on the completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assure regulatory compliance and address special needs of each resident. Coordinates admission process for new residents and for initiating the discharge planning process, maintains resident care plans by utilizing the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP) and the computerized care planning program. Manages calendar of interdisciplinary care team, communicates with residents and families regarding care planning meetings, coordinates with the Nurse Manager to assess if a change of condition has occurred and initiates a new assessment, completes the manual and computerized nursing assessment sections of the MDS, initiates the “Fall Assessment” protocol and verifies completion, assesses the triggered items on the MDS, makes decisions to maintain or delete triggered items, develops Resident Care Plans, and manages the interdisciplinary team process and facilitates weekly meetings. This position also coordinates interdisciplinary staff completion of MDS, Care Plan, and progress notes. Communicates with physicians regarding resident care plans and obtains signature on the plan, monitors nursing notes on a routine basis to verify that Resident Care Plan is correctly reflected in documentation. Monitors special needs of residents on psychoactive drugs, on fall prevention program, turning and toileting schedules, and verifies that all disciplines are care planned appropriately with all approaches considered and documentation complete. Writes CAA notes for each patient after each patient care plan meeting and performs related work as assigned. May provide direction to CNAs and/or LVNs and/or act as supervisor in absence of Nurse Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure to practice as a RN in the State of California with two (2) years of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Nursing with more than five (5) years of nursing experience. Two or more years as a RN in a SNF environment and two (2) years of supervisory experience of medical staff.

Supplemental Question: Describe your RN and/or MDS Coordinator work experience in a SNF or similar nursing environment that cares for older adults.

Application Process: Submit a resume and 1 page typed response to the supplemental question Submit all application materials by email or regular mail to HR-MDS, 1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• MDS: 2 years (Preferred)