MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Cheyenne•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with the completion and submission of accurate and 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 performs staff nurse functions as required and works with patients, direct care associates, and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current RN license/registration in the applicable state; license must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as 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 facility functions.
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.
Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
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 interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely 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 have been 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.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.