We're Here for Our Communities. With four hospitals in Los Angeles, California, we are focused on providing the care and service our communities deserve - including 24/7 emergency care.
Our staff, physicians and corporate leaders share a commitment to empower those in our communities to live the healthiest lives possible. Our patients are a diverse population living in underserved areas - individuals and families who come to us for quality care delivered with compassion. We believe every individual deserves just that.
We understand the impact we have on our neighbors and our potential to improve the overall health of the communities we serve. In a recent survey of employees across our Pipeline Health organization, employees told us that the work they do is meaningful to them. Survey respondents gave this statement an average score of 4.6 on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being "strongly agree."
Inside our hospitals, our dedicated teams enjoy a family-like work environment as we serve our patients together. Employee engagement is a high priority as we are working to ensure that we have a work environment that employees enjoy, an environment where they can succeed.
Furthermore, our values define who we aspire to be. They guide us each and every day.
• Passion
• Innovation
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Resilience Our Pipeline Health family of hospitals includes:
• Memorial Hospital of Gardena (CA)
• Coast Plaza Hospital (Norwalk, CA)
• Community Hospital of Huntington Park (CA)
• East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital (CA) Each of our Pipeline hospitals is proud to boast a number of awards and accreditations for critical services. Working together, our Los Angeles hospitals have created a successful Patient Hub - a transfer center that moves eligible patients from other hospitals to available beds in our hospitals for quality care.
Job Title: Registered Nurse- MDS/PT/Days Base Rate:
$40.11-$56.16 12 hr. shifts- overtime is paid after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $46.80 - $65.52
Job Summary: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator does market of Pipeline Health's Sub-Acute Units to acute and long-term acute facilities. Performs physical and financial assessments for patients referred from acute and long term acute. The MDS Coordinator completes and transmits MDS & Treatment Authorization Request (TAR). This position will report directly to the Nurse Director of the assigned facility/department. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.
Essential Functions: - Assess and review, in collaboration with Pharmacy, Medical Director, Social Workers and Director of Nursing (DON), eligibility for prospective residents.
- Inputs MDS data as an accurate representation of residents and transmits it to the government according to regulations.
- Knowledgeable and able to interpret/apply Medicare and Medical requirements regarding MDS and TARs according to regulatory requirements.
- Establishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of departmental and resident information.
- Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice
- Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice.
- Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
- Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
- Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
- Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter. Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
- Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
- Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
- Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
- Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
- May float to other areas of the hospital/Unit/Facility as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience: - Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a sub-acute or long-term care environment preferred.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
- A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.
Licensure/Certifications: - Current professional RN or LVN license issued and/or recognized by the state Board of Nursing for the State of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Skills & Requirements Qualifications