MDS Coordinator - RN

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Supervises the professional nursing services and management of a clinical department or group of units at a hospital, nursing home or health related facility; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important work involving responsibility for maintaining high standards of professional nursing services in the management of department, unit or group of units with special emphasis on the supervision, instruction and coordination of a number of professional and non-professional nursing personnel related to patient and/or resident care. The work is performed under general supervision with wide latitude allowed for instruction, planning and making assignments to subordinates.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• MDS Completion and delegating of quarterly and annual MDS during heavy months of resident review;
• Resident care plan development;
• CAA’s note documentation;
• Attends all CCP meetings;
• Performs MDS/Chart Audits Monthly;
• Supervises the activities of and instructs professional and non-professional subordinates in nursing care practices and techniques in a clinical division or unit;
• Collaborates with medical staff in the assessment, care plan, and treatment of patients and/or residents;
• Obtains and supervises sufficient professional and non-professional staff depending on needs of patients and/or residents;
• Makes scheduled rounds of nursing unit(s) and observes patient and/or resident condition and checks quality of nursing care and treatment;
• Receives and gives nursing report from previous & oncoming shifts; when needed
• Arranges staffing patterns and maintains related records of professional and non-professional nursing services staff on nursing units.
• Coordinates nursing assessment of patients and/or residents and oversees provision of supportive or restorative nursing care.
• Evaluates subordinate staff members and recommends training and/or further orientation;
• Supervises the preparation of and submits descriptive medical, and statistical (QA) reports, records and data, audits residents charts, and care plans;
• Instructs and assists the nursing staff and auxiliary nursing personnel of nursing problems, clinical techniques, such as checking physicians’ orders and chart accuracy.
• Coordinates the services rendered by other departments in the interest of effective management and patient and/or resident welfare;
• Promotes and participates in patient and/or resident education and rehabilitation;
• Performs a variety of personnel management, clinical department, or unit management and supply distribution activities related to nursing services;
• Assists in the formulation and execution of nursing services policies and procedures;
• Reviews investigations – resident & staff incidents & reports to proper authority; Promotes and maintains good relationships with patients and/or residents and their relatives and friends;
• Prepares a variety of records and reports. Attends Supervisory, Quality Indicator, Licensed Staff Meetings and morning report.
• Becomes the link to goal achievement from DON/ADON to the Charge Nurse/Unit Teams;
• May act as Assistant DON in her absences or as directed.
• Reports daily to the ADON/DON on important resident personal and policy concerns; Periodically assesses nursing care plans and revises them as needed;
• Orients new personnel & oversees participation in related staff development and in-service training programs.
• Submits MDS, once checked for accuracy, in a timely manner to CMS/DOH. Ensures MDS is accurate in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing.
• Ensures any errors on MDS are corrected in a timely manner

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; good knowledge of clinical nursing division or unit management and supply distribution practices; ability to supervise the administration of therapeutic measures prescribed; ability to secure the cooperation of others; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out technical oral and written directions; good observation; mental alertness; emotional stability; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Either:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered four year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and two years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year which shall have been in a supervisory position; or

B. Graduation from an approved three year school of professional nursing and tree years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or

C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college with an Associate Degree in Nursing and four years of experience in professional nursing activities, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or

D. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in “A”, “B”, and “C”.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

This role is essential for maintaining high standards of patient care through meticulous coordination of assessments and documentation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of healthcare services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $97,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $97,000