Position: RN or LPN- MDS Coordinator*                            Department:* Nursing*              Hours:* Full time (40 hours)   

Days: five 8-hour shifts, including occasional weekend supervisor rotation. * *

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The Wayne County Care Center is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Infection Preventionist for the County's 50 bed skilled/ intermediate nursing facility.

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Responsibilities of the MDS nurse:

• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, monitor and direct the completion of the resident assessments in accordance with current regulations
• Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team as needed
• Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes
• Participate in the facility compliance program including utilization review and triple check for billing accuracy
• Prepare NOMNC within the time limits imposed by Medicare Guidelines
• Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update as appropriate
• Assist nursing services personnel in performing nursing care procedures, including covering supervision, as necessary if an RN
• Follow care plans, do rounds with the Dr. and enter orders
• Participate in developing QAPI goals, trainings, and policies
• Ensure that staff are mentored to provide constant, quality resident care and documentation
• Must participate in facility inspections, as needed and perform administrative duties

Requirements of MDS Coordinator:

• Valid RN or LPN license
• Valid MDS-RAIC Certification, or the ability to complete the process within required timeframe
• Minimum 2-year long term care experience
• Experience in Point Click Care preferred
• Compassion for and commitment to hospitality, service and excellence in senior care
• Ability to make decisions, plan organize, develop, implement and interpret policies
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure

As a County organization, the Care Center provides excellent benefits that include:

• Opportunity to earn up to an additional $1.75/ hours with shift premiums
• low cost health/ dental/ vision coverage, including a free health clinic
• OPERS retirement
• 11 paid holidays (with additional time and a half when working)
• sick time and two weeks' vacation
• one free meal per shift
• free TB, Hep B, flu, and COVID testing
• staff referral bonuses
• an extensive employee assistance program that includes counseling and discounts to a variety of items

How to apply: Applications may be obtained at the WCCC, 876 S. Geyers Chapel Rd, Wooster or downloaded from the website www.waynecountycarecenter.com {rel="nofollow"}Please submit applications and refer questions to carecenter@wayneoh.org   Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.