MDS - RN

CENTURY CARE MANAGEMENT INC•Elkin, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate completion, coordination, recording, updating, and monitoring of Minimum Data Set documentation required by the state and other appropriate authorities. The role leads the MDS team and supports resident care planning in a long-term care setting, working with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess resident needs and ensure that medical records support MDS coding.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered North Carolina license as a Professional RN.
Prior MDS and Case Mix experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
Knowledge of RAI requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Strong working knowledge of computers, Windows, and Microsoft Office.
Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Health Records, preferably PointClickCare.

Responsibilities

Regulate and maintain the MDS/PPS program and completion schedule.
Develop and coordinate appropriate nursing care plans from MDS/RUG categories.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care plans and update the MDS/RAI process within completion guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess residents’ needs.
Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
Ensure documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.