What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at NORTHERN LIGHTS SERVICES, INC.?
Northern Lights is looking for a full-time MDS Coordinator to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our assisted and memory care community. This position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling the individual resident assessments in accordance with facility policy, state and federal regulations. Assist the Director of Nursing, families, residents, and staff nurses with the coordination and management of individual resident care needs. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in regards to matters of significance. KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Acquires and maintains current education of new MDS item sets, NTAs, comorbidities for accurate coding, and reimbursementTracks and schedules required RAIs per state and federal requirements.Determines and schedules appropriate MDS assessment dates and communicates to the appropriate team members.Coordinates, develops and maintains current resident assessments as required including initial, quarterly, annual, and all OBRA required MDSs to assure resident / nursing care plans and all supporting documentation is present.Responsible for the coordination, encoding, and electronic submission of Medicare / Medicaid / OBRS / mandated MDS / RUGS / and other related documents as federal and state required.Monitors nursing notes to assure they are clear, concise, informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided.Arranges assessments accurately to capture highest possible RUG / CMI score.Coordinates reviews and notifies resident appropriateness of Medicare, or other coverage per policy / procedure / regulation.Assists in the coordination and ongoing education for the staff in understanding ADL documentation.Maintains an up to date Roster Matrix.Assist DON in other duties as assigned. Northern Lights is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve. Hospitality Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaborationListening attentively and courteouslyHonoring the uniqueness and worth of each individualExtending a warm and welcoming atmosphereEmbracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change Stewardship Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of othersContributing our time and talents responsiblyUsing material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possibleBeing predictive in problem solving Integrity Creating a daily practice of doing the right things.Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have madeBuilding trustworthy relationships with othersTelling the truthStriving for quality and excellence in all we do Respect Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human lifeValuing the dignity of all workPromoting participation of team members in decision makingResponding timely in communications Humor Embracing creativity and new ideasLearning and growing from our mistakesEncouraging joy and laughterTaking the work, but not ourselves too seriouslyHaving fun at work! Job Types : Full-time Standard shift : Day Shift Weekly schedule : Weekends and Holiday as needed Ability to commute / relocate : Washburn, WI : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
