Mirasol - Clinical Coordinator | MDS

Company Description

Christian Living Communities (CLC) | Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) are dedicated to and known for shattering the stereotypes of aging services. Our team is revolutionizing senior living communities by breaking down barriers and embracing the wisdom, experience and vitality of our elders! In other words, we are working to create citizenship for all those who work and live in our Communities.

We welcome people of all beliefs, or non-beliefs, and we welcome and encourage people from all faiths and backgrounds to apply to our positions. At CLC - Cappella, we believe that a diverse workforce with a wealth of experiences and talents helps our entire organization through fresh ideas and perspectives, opportunities for innovation, and better practices. We believe that by honoring and celebrating our diversity, we create unity.

Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) manages a number of independent nonprofit organizations, including Green House Homes at Mirasol, a senior living community in Loveland, Colorado.

In some cases, the information in a job description may have skills that you are not sure are in line with your previous experience. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us. We have found that diversity of experience and skills, combined with a passion for working with older adults makes for an excellent team member. We are serious about providing equal pay for equal work, and post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges so you know what to expect!

We are also excited to have received the "Worlds Best Workplace" designation for 2023 - 2024 which came through our own Employee's positive feedback about our workplace!

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to support the Clinical Coordinator in fulfilling all nursing administrative duties, including direct, coordinate and lead MDS Systems, Medicare A, Medicare B and all other insurance providers, as well as conduct care coordination for case management following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. Working with the Clinical Coordinator, you will divide nursing administrative duties in a way that will ensure the well-being of the elders, compliance with all state and federal guidelines, and the capturing of reimbursement due the community. Incumbent is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Essential Duties

• Manages and coordinates care with the rehabilitation team

• Assess elders in all areas needed to complete annual and quarterly MDS forms

• Write and update Care Plans as needed per assessments and monitor that acute care plans are current

• Assess elders for need for restraints and obtain all needed consents and physician's orders

• Coordinate the process of assessing incontinent elders for need for bladder or bowel retraining or toileting programs

• Implement adaptive behavior programs and other interventions consistent with the care plan for each individual resident

• May direct the restorative nursing program

• Assess strategies for capturing the highest burden of care delivered to elders and is responsible for implementation of strategies to ensure quality outcomes and fiscal responsibility for the community assessments

• Assists with leadership within the community participating in daily PSS, weekly and monthly triple check

• Complete pre-admission assessments and participate in the decision making process regarding new admissions

• Complete Quality Management Reports based on Quality Measures, develop action plans and report on process and outcomes of these action plans

• Serve on or chair the Medication Review Committee and Pain Review Committee

• Participate in or assist with the following programs: Restraint, Pain Management, Quality Management, Fall Management

• Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of policies and procedures and make suggestions for revision in the interest of more effective services

• Provide clinical education to nurses

• Perform administrative duties such as evaluations, studies and audits as needed

• Administer and track necessary inoculations of both elders and staff. ( TB, Flu, etc.)

• Helps maintain the physical, social and psychological environment

• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with all nursing personnel, elders and families; present professional image to the consumer through dress, behavior and speech

• Participate in new staff general orientation

• Serve on committees such as infection control, safety, Performance Improvement, Adaptive Behavior and Culture Change. May serve as chair of some of these committees; attends department supervisor and staff meetings

• Receives direction from Clinical Coordinator and completes delegated tasks in his/her absence.

• Act as Manager on Call per protocol

• Functions as a Charge or Treatment/Medication Nurse as required, with or without notice

• Must follow all safety procedures; reports accident/incident hazards; assist with infection control in identifying risks; follows established infection and universal precautions policies and procedures; monitor the use and handling of equipment to ensure safe usage and avoid waste or breakage

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information as well as staff information; adheres to HIPAA

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Perform all other duties as requested

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Must have knowledge of insurance procedures, contracts, etc., covering business transactions

• Must have basic computer operation and typing skills for data input; must be able to navigate touch screen computers

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care

• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; current RN license in the State of Colorado preferred.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years experience in an administrative supervisory capacity in a hospital or nursing facility.

• Complete the required courses for credentialing through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators and maintain certification thereafter

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the Green House.

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of elders during emergency situations.

Additional Information

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider! These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).

• Health Coverage

• Health Savings Accounts

• Retirement (with match)

• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities - a place of belonging. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. This position will be accepting applications through May 15, 2024.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.