Part time RN MDS Coordinator

RN, MDS Coordinator for NHC HealthCare Joplin

Don't miss this great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at NHC HealthCare Joplin as MDS Coordinator.

Duties include:

Conducting and documenting accurate assessments of patients
Interviewing patients and families
working with the interdisciplinary team to assure timely completion of resident assessment protocols and patient care plans
Complete calendar for MDS time frame and ensure timely completion by all departments
On call responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position should possess excellent time management and organization skills and be an exceptional communicator.

NHC HealthCare Joplin offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, scrub uniforms, paid time off, stock options, and 401 (k) with generous company match.

Requirements:
- Must have Missouri RN (Registered Nurse) license
- Must be caring, compassionate, good communication skills, have a positive attitude and be a team player
- Experienced RN preferred, but will consider LPN with MDS experience

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/joplin/

We look forward to talking with you!

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