MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Littleton•Littleton, CO

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The position also performs staff nurse functions as required and participates in the Nursing On Call rotation.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current registered nurse license in the applicable state; must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and 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 of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and communicate in English.

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 changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment 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 have been 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.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Participate in the Nursing On Call rotation.