What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator RN position at Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation?
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Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator.
Working Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation you will enjoy:
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Positive work environment
- Assistance from a qualified specialist for MDS
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
What you will do:
- Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA’s and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.
- Entering of the Medical Diagnosis Codes upon admission, notification of new diagnosis, or when the resident re-admit from the hospital.
- Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.
- Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for both all payer sources.
- Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
- Information to complete the MDS is to be collected using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.
- Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according the Federal Regulations.
- Must work one weekend day per month as Manager On Duty. Take back will be during the work week.
- Collaborate with the Hospitals and External providers to ensure accurate information is captured in the MDS.
- Observe direct nursing care, review documentation and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.
What you need:
- Registered Nurse with NC.
- Minimum three (3) years of MDS coordinator is REQUIRED.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Experience as a Long Term Care nurse.
- Personal integrity and professionalism to work effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team, Patients, and Families.
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
