Mds Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current licensure as a practical nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Three years of direct care experience, including one year of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills and ability to develop and use care plans.
• Knowledge of current nursing practice standards and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Ability to apply nursing techniques to specific patient situations.
• Current knowledge of HFCA regulations and guidelines, MDS requirements and procedures, PPS procedures, and RUGS categories.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain Care Plans, MDS records, resident charts, and reports.
• Ability to promote resident quality of life and quality of care, as evidenced by regulatory agency survey results.
• Ability to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks professionally.
• Experience organizing healthcare committees and meetings, including coordinating attendees and meeting outputs.
• Expertise using computer software related to producing Care Plans and MDSs.

Responsibilities

• Manage resident care related to the MDS and Care Plan in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, guidelines, and the organization’s mission.
• Prepare and maintain Care Plans, MDS records, resident charts, and reports accurately.
• Promote resident quality of life and quality of care.
• Communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Problem solve and handle multiple tasks professionally.
• Organize healthcare committees and meetings, including coordinating attendees and meeting outputs.
• Use computer software related to producing Care Plans and MDSs.