MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Columbia SC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator 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 assessment quality, care planning, regulatory compliance, and communication across the interdisciplinary team.

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, and maintained 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 facility functions.
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 of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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 interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, 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 CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulation updates or changes 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 in evacuating patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.