MDS Coordinator - FT

The MDS Nurse assists the MDS Coordinator in administering, directing, and coordinating activities of Patient Care and is responsible for the recommendation, development and implementation of policies and procedures in these areas, and for keeping the ACNO informed of both progress and potential problems. Responsible for the direction and evaluation of patient care delivery. Maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with the Administrator.? The MDS Nurse is responsible and accountable for completion and coordination of the MDS and interdisciplinary care plan on all patients admitted to the Transitional Care Unit. Education: 2-year associate's degree required Certification: SC RN license and BLS required Experience: 1-3 years' experience preferred.

At Merit Health Wesley and Merit Health Medical Group, our people provide great care. We are more than 250 physicians strong, while employing more than 1,000 healthcare professionals who have been nationally recognized for patient safety and quality ~~~ are a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has-and always will-remain the same: our team of professional caregivers strives to uphold the principles upon which this facility was founded more than 100 years ago: Loving God, Serving Others, and Excelling in Healthcare.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - including disability and protected veteran status.

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This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to ~~~/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.