MDS Coordinator

Albany Health and Rehabilitation•Albany, IN

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator leads the facility’s Minimum Data Set (MDS) process in accordance with RAI Guidelines. The role includes assessing residents’ physical and mental functions, documenting MDS data according to state and federal guidelines, determining referrals to other health care professionals, and using Care Area Assessments to implement and oversee resident care plans.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid RN or LPN license in good standing according to state and federal requirements.
Understand the philosophy of and principles of the MDS process.
Thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices.
Managerial and interpersonal skills.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents according to their current maturity and physical functioning levels.

Responsibilities

Organize, manage, and complete the MDS process for all residents.
Attend daily morning meetings to monitor order changes, significant changes, pay changes, and related matters.
Complete daily PPS meetings to manage Medicare, Managed Care, and Medicaid processes.
Lead or assist with resident care plan meetings and follow up on issues with appropriate staff.
Maintain the MDS schedule and communicate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) regarding PPS and OBRA MDS.
Complete annual, quarterly, significant-change, and discharge MDS assessments.
Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with monitoring reviews of nurses’ notes to determine whether care plans are being followed.
Attend scheduled in-services, staff meetings, workshops, and seminars.
Comply with safety requirements and infection control measures, and maintain a clean work environment according to facility policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.