Assistant Director of Nursing / MDS Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time Summary: Assist the Director of Nursing in maintaining high standards of patient care and assure that all policies and procedures, state regulations and guidelines are practiced and adhered to in a timely manner. overseeing the Medicare program and assure compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and direct medical care and assistance to all residents in the healthcare facility Supervisor for all nursing staff Responsible for Quality Management monitoring Attend mandatory in services and other required staff meetings Responsible for addressing family, resident and employee concerns Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures Ensure compliance with government regulatory policies and procedures Act as interim DON as assigned Assist charge nurses as needed in carrying out assignments Responsible for "Nurse-On-Call" duty and cover staffing call outs as needed Ensures pharmacy consultant recommendation reports are addressed in a timely manner Participate in admission decisions Ensure physician orders meet Medicare guidelines for skilled services Participate in care planning process Maintain up-to-date care plans on all residents residing in skilled nursing and assisted living MDS experience preferred Education and/or Experience: Associate's Degree (A.A.) and 3 to 5 years experience in a Long Term Care Facility. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Nurse in this state. Must have CPR Certification. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
•  8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call