RN, MDS Coordinator
About The Position
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Coordinates and leads the inputting of Minimum Data Set (MDS) data into the organizational database. Ensures the documentation of departmental admissions and discharges. Ensures all MDS assessment forms are completed for all residents in certified nursing homes. Ensures required assessments for residents, within specific guidelines and time frames, are met. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assigns and leads the Assessment Reference Data (ARD) and starts the schedule of assessments upon resident admission.
- Coordinates and ensures processing of ARD's prior to deadline.
- Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) is notified of assessment dates.
- Coordinates work with the Resident Assessment Coordinator.
- Transmits MDS data on a weekly basis to appropriate agencies.
- Assists with ensuring the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category information on Medicare residents is forwarded to the business office in a timely manner.
- Assists the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) in completion of necessary audits.
- Notifies IDT of patient schedule conference and of the Assessment Reference Data (ARD).
- Provides new admissions with the unit admission packet within 72 hours of admission.
- Places pertinent admission paperwork in the patient record.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
