MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of East Ridge•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with the completion and submission of 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 role also supports care-plan reviews, validates assessment completion and acceptance in the CMS QIES system before billing, and helps staff stay current on documentation requirements. The coordinator may perform staff nurse functions as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current RN license or registration in the applicable state, maintained 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, 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, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training requirements.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and 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, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations.
Report changes in a patient’s condition identified through MDS Assessments to the Director of Nursing.
Educate direct care associates about CMS RAI Manual updates and Skilled Nursing Facility regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports, attest that assessments are completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing, and 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 as requested.
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.