Minimum Data Sets MDS Coordinator RN

Title: Minimum Data Sets (MDS) Coordinator

• Part-Time (Wage)

State Role Title: W49113 - Registered Nurse II

Hiring Range: $43.50

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: www.hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 94-bed medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Admissions to HWDMC are generally either permanent placement or special hospitalization. Patients typically come to HWDMC as a special hospitalization for step-down to stabilize, post-surgery rehabilitation, or long-term care.

The Minimum Data Sets (MDS) Coordinator

• RN completes all required Minimum Data Sets accurately and in a timely manner. The MDS Coordinator collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team members to insure timely and accurate completion of their respective MDS sections. The position also provides hands-on support & education to nursing and other departments, such as rehab, SW, dietary, and activities, etc. related to MDS assessment and care planning process.

This position is an hourly wage position and may not work more than 29 hours per week or 1500 hours within fiscal cycle.

Job Duties:

• Timely & accurate completion of all required Minimum Data Sets.

• Develops and manages a process for other disciplines in monitoring the timely and accurate completion of MDS.

• Reviews MDS for completeness, accuracy and facilitates corrections as needed from Case Managers, Social Services, and Nutritionist, Activities, and Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Staff.

• Coordinates & facilitates required and special Team Conferences.

• Help to identify change of conditions in residents and when change of condition assessments are needed.

• Monitors appropriate resident bed assignment based on certified level of care.

• Monitors completion of pre-admission screening and Resident Review (PASRR) on all MI and ID/DD patient admissions to skilled and ICF.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse with the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

• Knowledge of long-term care resident assessment and care screening along with Federal and State rules and regulations affecting job responsibilities and reimbursement issues.

• Knowledge and experience in MDS requirements, definitions and completion process;

• The ability to communicate effectively both orally & in writing.

• The ability to prepare instructional & training aids.

• The ability to manage program administrative details.

• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and experience in resolving problems.

• The ability to carry out all physical requirements of CPR, TOVA training & lifting, and familiarity with computer applications.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in long term care resident assessment.

• Experience with completion of MDS, CAAs, and care plans/ IPOC.

• Experience with Cerner EHR helpful, but not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Ferdinand Osama

Phone: 804-524-7437

Email: HiramHR@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.