MDS Coordinator (RN)

Moscow North of Cascadia LLC•Moscow, ID

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet federal and state guidelines. The coordinator identifies resident acuity and needs, helps determine specific care needs, and communicates needs and expectations to families and responsible parties. The role completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation, and care plans for assigned residents. The position manages MDS assessments according to CMS guidelines, coordinates assessment and care-planning processes, and helps ensure accurate reporting and compliance with state and federal requirements. It also supports quality assurance and process-improvement work, staff education, and communication among residents, families, medical staff, administrative staff, and payors. Employees must complete and clear the applicable state background-check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an RN program.
Active state-issued RN license.
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.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained quickly after hire, kept current during employment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and oversee facility functions on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage MDS assessments based on CMS guidelines.
Coordinate, record, update, and monitor Minimum Data Sets.
Participate in clinical meetings.
Coordinate patient and family care conferences for skilled residents or patients.
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 using the Utilization Guidelines for 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 according to 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 action planning.
Monitor quality-reporting-program data to validate accuracy and help avoid payment-rate penalties.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other tasks as assigned and conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.