What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Nurse position at Franklin Simpson?
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident
- Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates
- Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process
- Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
- Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding
- Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines
- Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
- Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized programs
- Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members
- As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
- Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology as required, may participate in quality assurance activities
- May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy
- Perform additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
- RN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care.
- LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
