What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator/RN position at Sun Mar Healthcare?
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
- Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
- Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
- Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
- Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
- Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
- Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
- Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.
