Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality services to its residents? Do you want your next job to offer you the opportunity to serve while allowing you to grow personally and professionally? Explore careers at Charles E. Smith Life Communities!

ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES
At Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), we have team members who live our mission every day to provide quality health care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. CESLC provides a wide variety of career opportunities on our beautiful 38-acre campus located in Rockville Maryland. A career at CESLC offers an exciting opportunity to join a nonprofit faith-based organization where our team of over 1,000 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths.

Our Best in Class Total Rewards package includes market leading compensation and benefits, including affordable, high quality health coverage

LOCATION
This position is based at Wasserman Residence, our post-acute care center, located at 6121 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.

SHIFTS & STATUS
This is an EXEMPT, FULL TIME position on the DAY shift with flexible in office hours between 8AM to 6:30PM.

PURPOSE OF MDS COORDINATOR 
The primary purpose of your job position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment and development of the care plan in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively and in coordination with the Clinical Team Manager and PI Manager assigned to their Unit to drive quality and financial performance.
• Conducts and coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Participates in Utilization Management functions as required.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
• Ensure that quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews are made on a timely basis.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Registered Nurse from an accredited college, university or program and Licensure to practice as registered nurse in the State of Maryland or under the board of nursing’s guidelines for compact states.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Long Term Care plus two (2) additional years of experience in clinical nursing.
• Prior knowledge and experience working with MDS’s.
• MDS Certification preferred

COVID-19 RESPONSE

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has made health and safety in the workplace a top priority for job seekers. We want to assure you that it is a daily focus for everyone at CESLC. We have a robust COVID-19 response plan that includes infection control practices with detailed cleaning and PPE guidance; COVID-19 vaccine requirement; rigorous COVID-19 testing protocols for staff and residents; and ongoing staff communication and education. As part of our health and safety measures, virtually 100% of our associates are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Visit this link for more details on the CESLC response to COVID-19: https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/coronavirus/