MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Briarwood Health Care Center•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator floats between Briarwood Health Care Center and Berkley Manor. The position 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 coordinator reports changes in patient condition identified through MDS assessments to the DON, helps educate direct care associates about relevant regulatory and documentation updates, reviews assessments and CMS reports, and participates in facility meetings. The role also performs staff nurse functions as required and supports patient care and safety.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and 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 kept 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 department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of accurate, 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 affecting 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.