MDS Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN)

About American Health Communities (AHC)  

American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit AHCseniorcare.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MDS Coordinator (RN) will coordinate, record, update and monitor all Minimum Data Set documentation for each Medicare patient as required by state regulations and other appropriate authorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to: 

• Regulates and maintains the MDS/PPS program and completion schedule
• Develops and coordinates appropriate nursing care plan from MDS/RUG category
• Analyzes assessment data independently for complex patient problems and identifies early subtle changes that formulate RUG categories and affect patient care
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care plans, and updates MDS/RAI process with completion guidelines
• Provide care to patients including administration of treatments, medications, social and emotional support

Required Work Experience: 

• Two (2) years’ or more experience required

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:  

• Completion of a Registered Nursing (RN) Program
• Current State of Tennessee Registered Nursing (RN) License

Other Requirements: 

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Education

Required

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

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