RN MDS Full-time
Lifespace Communities

MDS Coordinator

Lifespace Communities Delray Beach, FL, US
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Community:

Abbey Delray South

Address:  

1717 Homewood Blvd

Delray Beach, Florida 33445

Pay Range

$75,100.00-$103,400.00+ Annual

Live your purpose.  Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our Clinal Services team as our new MDS Coordinator today!

A few details about the role:

  • Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
  • Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
  • Oversee and provide leadership and discipline to licensed practical nurses and certified nursing aides. Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required.
  • Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
  • Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
  • Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.

And here’s what you need to apply:

  • Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • One-year experience working in a long-term care facility.
  • Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

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