MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a MDS Coordinator, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a MDS Coordinator, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a MDS Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE BASE:

• Licensed Nurse in good standing.
• Geriatric nursing background
• Restorative care philosophy, excellent professional skill (both assessment and hands-on and good communication and organization skills).
• Working knowledge of nursing home regulations.
• Ability to work independently as well as a meaningful member of the team.
• Excellent organizational skills in order to coordinate many projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to set goals, monitor progress and obtain established goals within the established time frames.
• Typing, telephone and basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Schedules assessments for new admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, or change-of-condition reviews, while coordinating communication with nursing and other departments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments in compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Coordinate with primary care physicians and specialists to gather necessary information for assessments.
• Assures compliance with Federal and State regulations regarding completion / coordination of the comprehensive assessment (MDS).
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation on all residents, assuring that complete, orderly chronological and current documentation is in file.
• Maintains proficiency in software.
• Coordinate and attends regular Medicaid meetings to discuss current residents, pending residents and recipients.
• Coordinate and attends all ITTM meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, maintain and update the clinical records including the Care plan.
• Manage and complete LTCM's in Simple LTC
• Manage and submit PASRR forms
• Performs care plan updates as needed.
• Provide DON, Administrator and pertinent staff with the Quality Indicators Report.
• Perform transmissions of the MDS on a timely basis.
• Remains current with changes in the industry through attendance at outside workshops and conferences.
• Perform Ancillary management, collection and reporting to corporate billing personnel.
• MDS is NOT in the on-call rotation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

-Experience in long-term care settings preferred

-Proficiency in PointClickCare(PCC)

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting: 4-6 hours per 8 hour work shift. May alternate frequently to standing or walking.
Standing: 1 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternate to sitting and frequently alternate to walking.
Walking: 2 - 4 hours in an 8 hour work shift. May occasionally alternate to sitting and standing.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.

STATEMENT: This position reports to the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Corporate Director of Clinical Reimbursement.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• MDS: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38