Resident Assessment Coordinator and Infection Preventionist / RN (MDS / IP)

We are looking for a detail oriented individual to join our team as the new Resident Assessment (MDS) Coordinator and Infection Preventionist at Prestige Care Center of Fort Collins in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado . The right person must be passionate about the quality of care their residents receive, while also being passionate about growing the individuals around them through creating an empowered environment for all. If you see yourself as a person that can help us dignify long-term care in the eyes of others by providing the highest quality of care possible, then we are excited to speak with you!

Resident Assessment Coordinator and Infection Preventionist Required Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
• Must have 3 years' experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion preferred.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.

Resident Assessment Coordinator and Infection Preventionist Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of the facility's Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident's comprehensive plan of care.
• Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
• Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections).
• Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate).
• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.
• Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed.
• Monitors implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.
• Provides education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventive measures, and wound healing.
• Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types weekly and as needed to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in order to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline.
• Corrects any fatal errors immediately and retransmits the assessment until an accepted validation report is received.
• Addresses non-fatal errors using the QIES ASAP System MDS 3.0 Provider User's Guide.
• Facilitates the completion and updating of resident care plans with the IDT to reflect each resident's current needs.
• Communicates with the IDT to identify residents in need of a Significant Change in Status assessment, based on criteria in the current RAI manual.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

Benefits

• Daily Pay!
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401K

MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Fort Collins, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Resident Assessment Coordinator, Benefits, Pay, Infection Control, Full time, monday through friday, on call