Travel MDS Coordinator
Company: Fusion Medical Staffing
Location: Facility in Canton, Illinois
Job Details
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator for a 13-week travel assignment in Canton, Illinois. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
Required Qualifications:
- One year of recent experience as an MDS Coordinator or equivalent role
- Valid RN or LPN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) or CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACLS Certification
- Other certifications may be required depending on facility requirements
Summary:
An MDS Coordinator manages the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process in a long-term care (LTC) facility, ensuring assessments are completed accurately and on time. They play a key role in coordinating care plans, making sure they align with both resident needs and regulatory requirements. Working closely with healthcare teams, MDS Coordinators help develop care plans that improve resident outcomes while also supporting proper facility reimbursement.
Essential Work Functions:
- Evaluate the quality of care provided to long-term care residents, ensuring it meets both regulatory requirements and facility standards
- Conduct initial assessments and interviews with new residents, gathering key information to create personalized care plans
- Develop and implement care plans with clear short-term and long-term goals to support each resident’s health and well-being
- Lead care plan meetings with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and families to ensure a collaborative approach to resident care
- Monitor and follow up on resident concerns, complaints, and incidents, ensuring they are properly documented and addressed
- Work with specialists and community resources to coordinate additional services that help residents meet their care goals
- Report findings and make recommendations to management to help improve care quality and facility operations
- Ensure all MDS assessments and documentation comply with federal and state regulations
- Support the facility director and administrator by providing expert guidance on resident assessments, care planning, and compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Required Essential Skills:
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
- Physical Abilities – Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
- Interpersonal Skills – Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/Motor Skills – Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
- Mental Requirements – Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
- Sensory – Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate
Benefits Include:
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and Short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?
At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we’re always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
Other Duties Disclaimer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Start your rewarding career as a Travel MDS Coordinator with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!
*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer
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