MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Blount County•Louisville, TN

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completing and submitting accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans in accordance with the CMS RAI Manual, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The role focuses on MDS coordination and has no on-call or floor duties, although staff-nurse functions may be performed as required. The coordinator reports changes in patient condition identified through MDS Assessments to the DON, educates direct-care associates about relevant regulatory and documentation updates, and helps ensure assessments are validated and accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing. The position also participates in specified meetings, supports patient care and safety, and works with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current licensure or registration in the applicable state and an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
Must have MDS experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in relevant competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to 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 completion and submission of accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations.
Report changes in a patient's condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
Educate direct-care associates about updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and attest that assessments are completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing; 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 upon request.
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; use reasoning and judgment; and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality and professional relationships, and complete required compliance training.