Description

Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Relocation assistance, and help with local housing
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of Gunnison Valley Health.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the Leadership Team at the Senior Care Center you will:

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to lead continuous quality improvement initiatives, promote safe and effective resident care, and uphold all state and federal regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines.
• Promote effective communication with healthcare providers to ensure timely updates on treatment plan adjustments, resident condition changes, and resident or family requests.
• Regularly review and revise care plans to maintain accuracy, support individualized, resident-centered care, and align with regulatory standards.
   

Requirements

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a current RN license from the State of Colorado
Experience: Must have a minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other comparable institution, computer skills and an understanding of the MDS process.  Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.   
Licenses/Certification:  RN License in State of Colorado.  Prefer approved MDS course completion/certification. And current BLS certification.