MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Kirkland•Kirkland, WA

21h

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with the accurate and timely completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The role also supports care-plan review, regulatory documentation, assessment validation, and education of direct care associates. The coordinator may perform staff nurse functions as required and works with patients and an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current nursing license or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in accordance with Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with completing and submitting accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual regulations.
Report patient condition changes identified through MDS Assessments to the DON.
Educate direct care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates or changes and Skilled Nursing Facility regulations affecting documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports, attest that assessments are completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing, and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
Review CMS Reports to identify late assessments and develop systems and processes to prevent recurrence.
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings as requested.
Perform staff nurse functions as required.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.