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RWJBarnabas Health MDS Coordinator (RN), Extended Care Administration Full Time Day in Elizabeth, New Jersey
MDS Coordinator (RN), Extended Care Administration Full Time DayReq #:0000145964
Category:Nurse Case Manager
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Extended Care - Administration
Location:
New Point Campus, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Overview:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was established in 2000 through the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital. Situated in Elizabeth, NJ, the hospital serves a population across Union County, offering comprehensive healthcare across two campuses. With 554 beds, including a 120 bed long-term care facility and a 98 bed behavioral health facility, Trinitas annually treats nearly 20,000 inpatients, 70,000 emergency patients and accommodates over 450,000 outpatient visits. Trinitas is recognized for excellence across 12 Centers of Excellence, ranging from cardiology to sleep medicine. Trinitas is a Catholic teaching hospital under the oversight of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth. Committed to God's healing mission, Trinitas prioritizes excellent, compassionate care, particularly for the poor and vulnerable, exemplified by its status as a leading Charity Care provider in the state.
MDS Coordinators, also known as resident assessment coordinators, assess and monitor proper treatment for residents in nursing homes. They determine the health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents according to state and federal standards. They also ensure compliance with extensive laws surrounding nursing home residents. The MDS Coordinator assess and monitor residents' health and well being according to the RAI and in line with other legislation. In this role, you will perform care area assessments and care planning process plans and ensure that our residents' well being and health are being monitored and recorded.
Qualifications:
Required:
A Bachelor's degree in nursing
Successfully completed the NCLEX-RN examination and the necessary state-specific certifications
Valid state certification as an MDS coordinator through a recognized organization, such as the AAPACN
A solid understanding of data collection, reporting, and analysis
Proficiency in MDS 30 assessments and procedures
A thorough understanding of medical-legal frameworks, such as the OBR Act of 1987
The ability to draft and create thorough care plans for residents
Exceptional communication and analytical skills
An excellent work ethic and understanding of MDS procedures
Superb organizational and interpersonal skills
Patience and compassion
Preferred:
Extensive prior nursing experience
A keen eye for detail, and a mastery of data collection and analysis
Excellent interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of patient care protocols, and expert knowledge of MDS activities
Essential Functions:
Administering and managing assessments of residents in our facility
Speaking to residents and ensuring their wellbeing through regular checks
Developing care plans and assessment schedules for residents
Gathering data on the facility's current and future residents
Utilizing the RAI, MDS 30, QM
Following up on complaints and incidents reported by residents
Coordinating with other key members of the interdisciplinary form to ensure proper care implementation
Reporting findings and making recommendations to management
Ensuring legal compliance for the facility by following MDS processes
Acting in a supporting role to the director and administrator of the facility
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer