MDS Coordinator (RN) - Lenoir Woods, Full Time

Lutheran Senior Services•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator RN directs, coordinates, and facilitates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of interdisciplinary plans of care for residents. The position is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team, focusing on staff documentation and resident care. The coordinator performs resident clinical and mental assessments, gathers information consistent with CMS guidelines and company standards, maintains current MDS status in accordance with applicable regulations, monitors residents for significant changes, and submits assessments within required time frames. The role also coordinates with managed care companies, monitors quality measures and MDS coding, participates in quality assurance and survey inspections, and maintains knowledge of MDS 3.0, regulatory updates, RAI, and care assessment processes. The role includes Nurse Leader duties such as rounding, on-call responsibilities, staff education, grievance follow-up, and monitoring. The work environment may involve emotionally upset residents or family members, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases. The employee may need to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Fourth-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR certified.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality care.
Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle challenging residents.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequent sitting, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing.
Speech clarity, speech recognition, written expression, and sensory abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform resident clinical and mental assessments and collect data consistent with CMS guidelines and company standards regarding residents’ problems, strengths, goals, and nursing care approaches.
Use the RAI process to formulate pertinent plans of care.
Maintain current MDS status for each resident in accordance with state and federal guidelines, OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessment requirements, and monitor for changes in resident condition.
Monitor residents for significant changes and open a Significant Change MDS or IPA when applicable.
Coordinate with Managed Care Companies to facilitate reimbursement from third-party payer sources as required.
Identify and address needs related to activities of daily living, nursing diagnoses, goals, and objectives.
Submit MDS assessments within regulatory time frames.
Monitor and report monthly Quality Measures to the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor the MDS scrubber and correct flags as needed to maintain accurate MDS coding.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the community’s Nursing Services Department quality assurance program.
Participate in survey inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
Make recommendations to Nursing Leadership about operation of the MDS/Care Plan process.
Maintain current knowledge of MDS 3.0 and subsequent regulatory updates, RAI, and care assessment processes.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with the interdisciplinary team.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs to stay current in the profession and maintain nursing licensure.
Participate in Nurse Leader duties, including rounding, on-call, staff education, grievance follow-up, and monitoring.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees.
Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Dental insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Vision insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Life insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Voya income protection benefits, including Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.