Overview

Bolster Long Term Care is searching for a Full-Time MDS Coordinator!

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services, employee completes the MDS-RCA, updates resident care plans, assists with admissions of new residents, discharges of residents, performs nursing chart audits semi-annually, and is a resource person for the charge nurses. Responsible for the maintenance and update of resident individual service plans. May perform other duties as required.

Essential Duties:

• Completes the scheduled MDS-RCA assessment using the state specific form and guidelines.• Data inputs MDS-RCA assessment into Hi-tech computer system.• Prints and signs completed form. Creates and reviews resident individual service plan on admission, semiannually and as indicated by a significant change in the resident’s status.• Create and submit a monthly submission containing RCAs for the month to the state of Maine.• Schedule residents for Residential Care Assessment completion twice yearly, and as indicated.• Schedule residents for Individual Service Plan meetings on bi-annual basis.• Forward date of meetings to the Social Service Coordinator so that invitations may be sent to family members.• Ensures that all reports, data sheets, professional assessments, etc., are updated, signed and dated by appropriate personnel.• Assist with admission of a resident to the facility. • Monitor chart for completion of admission paperwork. • Assist the charge nurse as needed with admission paperwork.• Assist with all residents admitted to the facility. • Ensure required paperwork has been completed upon or after admission. • Required paperwork as follows: PNMI, Dr. orders, signed H & P, face sheet, admission note, Nursing assessment, release of medical information, house rules, smoking rules, admission height and weight and all other required paperwork.• Assist Director of Clinical Services in ensuring safe discharges of residents.• Ensure required paperwork has been completed.• Complete a Bi-annual chart audit of resident’s record to ensure that all records are maintained at state standard for medical records.• Is available for charge nurses as a resource person to observe/assess a resident or advise nurse on medical concerns.• Functions as charge nurse as needed.• May be on call person when Director of Clinical Services is away or on vacation.• Perform special assignments assigned by the Director of Clinical Services.• Provides weekly/monthly submission reports to Administrator and Director of Clinical Services.• Responsible for Resident Assessment documentation training, periodic reviews and follow up of residential aide documentation.• Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with some business college courses preferred.• Minimum of 1 year bookkeeping experience.• Must have well-developed organizational skills.• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Basic computer knowledge.• Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with team members, residents and visitors.• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks.• Must have 2 years of experience in Residential Care• Must have working knowledge of Residential Care State regulations.• Must have excellent organizational skills and must be able to focus on and pay close attention to detail.• Must be tolerant, patient and treat residents with dignity and respect.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.• Strong written and verbal skills.• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.