What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC?
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
MDS COORDINATORS, ALSO KNOWN AS RESIDENT ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS & NURSE ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS, ASSESS & EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, & PHYSICAL CARE BEING GIVEN TO LONG TERM RESIDENTS
THE MDS COORDINATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A BASELINE CAREPLAN WHICH IS IMPLEMENTED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ADMISSION. THE BASELINE IS FURTHER EXPANDED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT & A SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM CARE PLAN WITH GOALS FOR IMPROVEMENT IS DEVELOPED.
MDS COORDINATORS SCHEDULE & CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH THE INTERDISCLIPINARY TEAM, CARETAKERS, & FAMILIES TO DISCUSS THESE GOALS & PLANS OF ACTION.
MDS COORDINATORS REVIEW THE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR ACCURACY & ARE RESPONSIBLE THE ACCURACY OF CODING ON THE MDS WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE FACILITY PROPER REIMBURSEMENT. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BOWEL & BLADDER ASSESSMENTS & ICD 10 CODING ACCURACY.
A WEEKLY SCHEDULE MUST BE PREPARED TO CAPTURE THE APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT DUE FOR EACH MEDICARE & HMO ASSESSMENT. THE SCHEDULE FOR OPENING & CLOSING ASSESSMENTS ARE GOVERNMENT DIRECTED. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PREPARE THE SCHEDULE, OPEN, & CLOSE THE ASSESSMENTS. MY DUTIES ALSO INCLUDE PREPARING & ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTING REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL MEDICARE & MEDICAID DATABASE.
Other Requirements:
Must have a clear and active Florida or Compact Nursing License
Must pass a Level II background screening
Must pass a drug screen
Must be proficient in MDS 3.0/PDPM
