MDS Coordinator

Hettinger, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide an ongoing objective evaluation of the important aspects of patients care through daily review of patient charts and identification of variations in care to provide data for use in the correction of potential problems and to meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies. Relate effectively with interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel medical staff patients patients families and outside agencies. Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of this facility. Assist with the resolution of grievances complaints and staff related issues and concerns.

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Assist the DON and relevant department supervisor in ensuring that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the residents care plan and that nursing personnel refer to the residents care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.

FUNCTIONS:

Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (including the delegation of specific tasks) (MDS) in accordance with current rules regulationsand guidelines that govern the resident assessment including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each residents assessment.
Evaluate each residents condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident utilizing the forms required by current rules or regulations and facility policies.
Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.
Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident indicates the care to be given goals to be accomplishedand which professional services is responsible for each element of care.
Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the residents medical nursingand mental and psychological needs as identified in the residents assessment.
Ensure that the initial resident assessment and comprehensive care plan is completed within the required time frame of the residents admission.
Develop the schedule of steps required for the resident admission assessment and plan of care. Insure all assessment for all requirements are complete i.e. self administration restraints infection control. i.e. PPD.
Ensure that quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan review are made on a timely basis.
Ensure that a complete resident assessment is conducted within the required time frame if a significant change in the residents condition.
Coordinate the review and revision of the residents care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly reviews or other assessment assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the residents status.
Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing the portion of the MDS.
Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development useand implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms reports evaluations studies etc. as necessary.
Develop implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.
Assist the resident and staff in completing the care plan portion of the residents discharge plan.
Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Be sensitive to resident families and respond in an appropriate professional manner.
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Ensure that the annual medication post audit and medication room audits are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Registration:Board of Nursing RN
Continuing Education: As required.
Education: Minimum of at least a high school diploma ability to read write and follow written and oral instructions and successfully complete the prescribed licensed-training program.
Experience: Clinical nursing experience with background in medical and nursing care practices and procedures preferred.
Job knowledge: Nursing policies and procedures; administration of medication federal and state laws and regulations relative to resident care facility policies.
Standards: Professional standards and code of ethics must be adhered to at all times
Professional Memberships: Not required.
Other: Excellent human relations and communication skills are needed to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with nursing staff.

Hybrid part-time

Required Experience:

Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide an ongoing objective evaluation of the important aspects of patients care through daily review of patient charts and identification of variations in care to provide data for use in the correction of potential problems and to meet the requirements of all regulatory...

Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (including the delegation of specific tasks) (MDS) in accordance with current rules regulationsand guidelines that govern the resident assessment including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each residents assessment.
Evaluate each residents condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident utilizing the forms required by current rules or regulations and facility policies.
Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.
Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident indicates the care to be given goals to be accomplishedand which professional services is responsible for each element of care.
Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the residents medical nursingand mental and psychological needs as identified in the residents assessment.
Ensure that the initial resident assessment and comprehensive care plan is completed within the required time frame of the residents admission.
Develop the schedule of steps required for the resident admission assessment and plan of care. Insure all assessment for all requirements are complete i.e. self administration restraints infection control. i.e. PPD.
Ensure that quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan review are made on a timely basis.
Ensure that a complete resident assessment is conducted within the required time frame if a significant change in the residents condition.
Coordinate the review and revision of the residents care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly reviews or other assessment assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the residents status.
Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing the portion of the MDS.
Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development useand implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms reports evaluations studies etc. as necessary.
Develop implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.
Assist the resident and staff in completing the care plan portion of the residents discharge plan.
Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Be sensitive to resident families and respond in an appropriate professional manner.
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Ensure that the annual medication post audit and medication room audits are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Registration:Board of Nursing RN
Continuing Education: As required.
Education: Minimum of at least a high school diploma ability to read write and follow written and oral instructions and successfully complete the prescribed licensed-training program.
Experience: Clinical nursing experience with background in medical and nursing care practices and procedures preferred.
Job knowledge: Nursing policies and procedures; administration of medication federal and state laws and regulations relative to resident care facility policies.
Standards: Professional standards and code of ethics must be adhered to at all times
Professional Memberships: Not required.
Other: Excellent human relations and communication skills are needed to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with nursing staff.