MDS Coordinator

Job Description

The Good Samaritan Way

Good Samaritan Society employees are to demonstrate the Good Samaritan Society s motto, In Christ s Love, Everyone Is Someone and to

embody The Good Samaritan Society Way (GSS Way). The GSS Way reminds and challenges each employee to grow daily in love and

kindness. Each employee plays an integral role in the Society. Because we are one Society, the following is expected :

Obligation : Employees are called to share God's love in word and deed by living out these traits : Love, Acceptance, Compassion, Courage,

Honesty, Humility, Joy, and Perseverance.

Opportunity : Through essential duties and responsibilities, employees have the opportunity to improve the well-being of those served both

directly and indirectly.

Outcome : Employees are held accountable for job performance. Employees are considered effective when those served, including coworkers, feel loved, valued and at peace.

Job Summary

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Essential Duties and REsponsibilities

Completes the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing. Signs the MDS forms to signify completion of the process. Maintains residents selfesteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Completes nursing portion of MDS and reviews for completion and validity of entire process. Queries other members for accuracy of MDS;and provides final quality check prior to MDS transmission. Receives and shares information. Observes and reports residents conditions. Communicates with physicians using center / campus systems. Directs and assists with co-worker, resident, family / significant other education. Provides support and recognition

to co-workers related to completion of the RAI / MDS process. Uses the EMR accurately.

Basic Responsibilities :

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the Society's Corporate Compliance Program.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN nursing licensure for state of practice is required. Must be certified through AANAC as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) within 6 month of hire.

Skills / Abilities :

Ability to communicate and comprehend.

Knowledge :

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Knowledge of the RAI / MDS process;knowledge of basic nursing skills.

Physical / Mental

Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will

operate / activate / use / prepare / inspect / place / detect / position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently communicate / express oneself / exchange / observe / assess / detect information relative to this position. The employee is required to maintain a stationary position / move / position self in response to job tasks. Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Accommodations : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.

Weight Lifting

Requirement : 25 lbs.