MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie•Port St. Lucie, FL

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with the completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The position also supports care-plan review, documentation education, assessment validation, and processes to prevent late submissions. The coordinator reports changes in a patient’s condition identified through MDS assessments to the DON and performs staff nurse functions as required.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department 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 compliance procedures, and adhere to 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 completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations.
Report patient-condition changes identified by MDS assessments to the DON.
Educate direct care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates or changes and 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 for 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.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.