MDS Coordinator (RN)

Cascadia EE LLC•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for timely, accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that comply with federal and state guidelines. The role identifies residents’ acuity and needs, helps determine appropriate care, and communicates needs and expectations to families and responsible parties. The coordinator completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) records, and care plans for assigned residents. The position also supports quality assurance and process improvement by reviewing quality metrics with clinical leadership and monitoring quality-reporting data for accuracy and potential payment-rate penalties. It includes supervisory responsibilities, such as picking up shifts when needed and serving as an on-call weekend manager. Employees must complete and pass the applicable state background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an RN program.
Active state-issued RN license.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained shortly after hire, maintained as current during employment.
Knowledge of CMS guidelines for MDS.
Ability to implement Nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a long-term care facility.
Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and oversee facility functions daily.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

Manage MDS assessments according to CMS guidelines.
Coordinate, record, update, and monitor Minimum Data Sets.
Participate in clinical meetings.
Coordinate and participate in care conferences for skilled residents and patients with their families.
Collect and report data on topics such as resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, and recommend changes when appropriate.
Coordinate communication among residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, and payor sources.
Coordinate the timely development and completion of resident assessments (MDS).
Apply MDS/PPS rules and Utilization Guidelines to every assessment.
Coordinate the timely development of a written plan of care for each resident, including measurable objectives.
Ensure MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Assist with staff education on supportive documentation, including late-loss ADLs.
Review quality metrics with clinical leadership to monitor trends and support quality-assurance process-improvement planning.
Monitor quality-reporting program data to validate accuracy and help avoid payment-rate penalties.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Provide supervisory coverage, including picking up shifts when needed and serving as an on-call weekend manager.
Perform other assigned tasks and conduct responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.