MDS Coordinator(LPN)

RIVERVIEW HEALTH GROUP•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverview Jefferson is looking for an experienced LPN MDS Coordinator to join the team! The MDS Coordinator provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ Process. Serves as a resource person for resident care planning activities. Completes MMQ and turnaround documents in a timely manner and communicates as needed with appropriate state departments. Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of resident care meets or exceeds company and industry standards and ensures that all nursing services are in compliance with state, federal, legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reimbursement guidelines. Supports program development activities. Attends and participates in department/facility meetings, as required. Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities of the job. Promotes optimal communication among program staff members, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents. Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s regional offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, other managers, and facility personnel. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change, resident needs, and customer expectations; meets company standards relating to deadlines and attendance. Established and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and staff presentment; ensures compliance with company and facility policies and procedures. Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs. Participates in direct and indirect resident care activities as warranted. Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes. Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians, administrators, and coworkers. Performs other duties or functions as directed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of MMD/MMQ rules and regulations.
Previous experience required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid license as an LPN in Michigan REQUIRED.
Excellent Resident Assessment Skills
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ Process.
Serves as a resource person for resident care planning activities.
Completes MMQ and turnaround documents in a timely manner and communicates as needed with appropriate state departments.
Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of resident care meets or exceeds company and industry standards.
Ensures that all nursing services are in compliance with state, federal, legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reimbursement guidelines.
Supports program development activities.
Attends and participates in department/facility meetings, as required.
Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities of the job.
Promotes optimal communication among program staff members, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents.
Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s regional offices for consultation and program development support.
Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.
Routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, other managers, and facility personnel.
Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change, resident needs, and customer expectations; meets company standards relating to deadlines and attendance.
Established and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and staff presentment; ensures compliance with company and facility policies and procedures.
Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs.
Participates in direct and indirect resident care activities as warranted.
Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes.
Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians, administrators, and coworkers.
Performs other duties or functions as directed.