What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator-RN position at Fair Meadow Nursing Home?
MDS COORDINATOR- RN
**This position is located in Fertile, MN. Commute or relocation required**
About Us:
- Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a 42-bed skilled nursing facility in Fertile, MN. We pride ourselves on the small town, close knit, home environment feel it provides residents.
Benefits:
- New wage scale as well as credit given for experience.
- Shift differential
- Double pay for holidays worked.
- Public Employee Pension Plan.
- Group health insurance for full-time (30hrs/wk.) employees. - Free single health premium
- Dental health insurance for PT/FT employees.
- Employee referral incentive
Job Description:
Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDS. Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines. Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy. Completes the MDS and inputs into the computer. Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner. Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission. Formulates Resident Care Plan along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame.
Skills // Requirements // Duties
- Develops Minimum Data Set (MDS) completion schedule, sets assessment reference date (ARD), and coordinates timely completion and submission of MDS. Monitors validation reports and corrects errors or problems.
- Observes direct care staff interactions with residents, and provides education, guidance and training to improve clinical care and accuracy of MDS coding.
- Completes appropriate documentation based on regulatory requirements, MDS information obtained, and in accordance with professional standards of practice.
- Coordinates with the IDT to help assure care plans are comprehensive and completed on time.
- On call one weekend a month at Assisted Living as RN coverage.
Job Qualifications:
- Up to 1-3 years related MDS experience preferred
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility
Physical setting:
- Long term care
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Salary : $34 - $43
