MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
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 position also supports assessment validation, documentation compliance, staff education, and interdisciplinary care planning. The coordinator may perform staff nurse functions as required and participates in required meetings. This is a full-time position with a Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday schedule and an on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Current nursing license/registration in the applicable state; maintain an active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two years of nursing experience.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained current throughout employment.
- Advanced knowledge in 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 applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
- 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 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 updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or 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 complete 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.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
