MDS Coordinator

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• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports in QAPI to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.
• Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
• Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.
• Accomplishes the MDS sections as assigned.
• Fulfills CAAs as required.
• Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.
• Implements monthly infection tracking log.
• Concludes UDAs during observation period.
• Finalizes diagnosis coding and creates diagnosis sheets.
• Confirms skilled physicians certification.
• Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.
• Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.
• Delivers teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion.
• Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation.
• Signs off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have as a minimum one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital long-term care facility or other related health care facility.

• Must possess an active license to practice as a RN/ LVN/ LPN license valid in this state.
• Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred.

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and annually.
• Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience tact a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurses stations resident rooms etc.).
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents personnel visitors government agencies/personnel etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents family members personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff nursing personnel and other department supervisors.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather evacuation post-disaster etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls burns from equipment odors etc. as well as to reactions from dust disinfectants tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently have flexibility personal integrity and the ability to work effectively.

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill disabled elderly emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. Occasional pushing and pulling of carts.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

For benefit details check us out here eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as estimated are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

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