MDS Coordinator RN or LPN

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator RN or LPN plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and appropriateness of resident care. This position serves as a resource for resident care planning, manages MMQ and turnaround documents, and communicates with state departments. The role involves ensuring compliance with all nursing service regulations, supporting program development, and fostering optimal communication among staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents. The MDS Coordinator is expected to access company resources and external learning opportunities, share knowledge with staff, and demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes and customer expectations. Maintaining exemplary department standards, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in direct/indirect resident care are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the position involves participating in quality improvement activities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, while exhibiting courtesy, compassion, and respect to all individuals.

Requirements

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.
Working knowledge of MMD/MMQ rules and regulations.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid license as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse in Michigan.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executive, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Resident Care Coordinator to fulfill responsibilities, as directed.
Serves as a resource person for resident care planning activities.
Completes MMQ and turnaround documents in a timely manner and communicate 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 optima 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.
Demonstrates willingness to take risks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; selects effective team members; challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information; communicates and models organization values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.
Applies PI principles, tools, and techniques; assists in data collections; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; educates new staff in team processes.
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; sets clear standards for performance; evaluates job performance and provides effective feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms.
Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.