MDS SPECIALIST - RN

Jennings Center For Older Adults•Garfield Heights, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position (.20.0 hours per week) that includes being in the on-call weekend rotation. The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating the documentation of MDS 3.0 and Care Planning through collaboration with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team. This role involves linking MDS 3.0 and Resident Assessment Protocol information to the care planning process and is responsible for the computer entry of all resident assessment data. The MDS Nurse also initiates and completes a comprehensive care plan for all residents according to current nursing policy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Current valid and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Ohio.
Current knowledge of gerontological nursing.
Significant knowledge of licensure, certification, and other regulatory bodies of long-term care.
Excellent clinical and assessment skills.
Ability to work independently and meet timeframes.
Relevant computer and software skills.
Able to analyze complex patient data and make recommendations for individual patient care and facility policies.
Must maintain confidentiality of records and general information available through office records.
Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately in order to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate documentation of MDS 3.0 and Care Planning through collaboration with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Utilize the State of Ohio Resident Assessment Instruments to assess newly admitted residents and those residents who experience a significant change in status.
Review and coordinate resident information from all interdisciplinary assessment forms, staff communications, resident/family interviews, and the medical record to complete the MDS 3.0 and the Resident Assessment Protocols.
Review resident data and determine whether sufficient clinical information has been collected and documented, involving appropriate clinical disciplines as necessary.
Link the MDS 3.0 and the triggered CAA’s to complete a CAA summary while assessing the need to proceed to the interim/comprehensive plan of care.
Serve as a resource to facility staff in the completion of the MDS, CAA’s and plans of care.
Document according to the State and Federal regulations governing Resident Assessments.
Provide in-service education to facility staff relative to documentation of necessary clinical information in order to substantiate MDS 3.0 assessment.
Accurately complete and enter all resident assessment data into the computer program in a timely fashion in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
Adhere to final lock dates and submission requirements as stipulated by HCFA and State Standards.
Maintain current working knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAP’s, and PPS requirements.
Work collaboratively with MDS coordinator to ensure computer data entry remains as error free as possible; correct any data entry errors in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with Administrative Services staff to “hand-off” accurate and timely MDS information for billing accuracy.
Maximize case mix score to achieve highest possible legitimate financial reimbursement for the facility.
Assist MDS coordinator with submission of assessments according to Federal and State guidelines and with the Corrections Process as required.
Coordinate and assist in developing a comprehensive plan of care in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team for each resident within specific guidelines.
Coordinate the Patient Care Conference in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary team to outline resident challenges and seek alternatives that foster the resident’s quality of life.
Participate in quality improvement activities, site review, and conduct medical record reviews, as necessary.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs and all mandatory in-services.
Conduct self with professional decorum at all times and with all persons in the facility.
Remain calm under stressful situations and tactfully deal with all personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
Follow established Infection Control and Universal precautions policies and procedures.
Knock before entering the resident’s room.
Assure that the resident’s rights are observed as they pertain to the position.
Demonstrate respect for residents and families.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Encourage resident participation in planning and implementing nursing care.
Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to the appropriate department immediately.
May be asked to perform other duties as deemed necessary by MDS Coordinator.
Follow Resident's Rights policies at all times.
Observe applicable safety standards including infection control.
Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with all staff.
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook.
Plan work in an efficient manner and demonstrate dependability.
Understand, comply and participate in the committee for the Corporate Compliance Program.
Know, understand and exemplify the mission and values of Jennings: Respect, Hospitality, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.
Perform all other related duties as directed by the MDS Coordinator or the Chief Nursing Officer.