MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The MDS Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who coordinates and assists with completing and submitting accurate, timely 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 documentation compliance, provides education to direct care associates, and performs staff nurse functions as required. The position requires an active RN license in good standing, at least two years of nursing experience, and current CPR certification. Geriatric nursing experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Current 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 maintained as current during 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 facilities.
- Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training requirements.
- 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 completion and submission of accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with 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 and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
