What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator Nurse position at Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Are you a skilled and detail-oriented nurse with a passion for ensuring quality patient care? Tampa Lakes Health & Rehabilitation is looking for an MDS Coordinator Nurse to oversee the assessment and care planning process for our residents.
Tampa Lakes Health & Rehabilitation is a 179-bed Skilled Nursing facility in Lutz, Florida and is designed for culture change based on the national movement for more individualized care. We are dedicated to improving the outcome and functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to ensure successful patient outcomes. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities and services specializing in short-stay rehab, long-stay care, and memory care.
We are located at 750 Hayes Road Lutz, FL 33549
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
- Daily Pay - Work Today, Get Paid Today!
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training and In-Services
- Direct Deposit
MDS Coordinator Summary Description:
The MDS
Coordinator under
the direction
of the Administrator or
Director
of Nursing,
is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and
development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Additionally, this
individual will lead the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System
(PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting. These duties are to be performed in a timely
manner consistent with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)
guidelines and policies and procedures. This individual also establishes and
maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Essential
Functions and Responsibilities:
1.
Maintains current MDS
status of each patient/resident, in accordance with all state and federal
guidelines, including the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Medicare
PPS and any Medicaid payment system,
as applicable.
2.
Schedules
patients/residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required
assessments.
3.
Communicates
schedule to all other departments and families, as
required.
4.
Monitors clinical
systems for changes in patient/resident
condition.
5.
Responds to
patient/resident change in condition by coordinating patient/resident
re-assessment and re-evaluation plan of
care.
6.
Strategically sets
assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with
the
interdisciplinary
team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to most accurately reflect
the status of the patient/resident.
7.
Accurately completes
portions of MDS and CAAs as assigned, in
accordance.
with policies,
procedures, and guidelines.
8.
Assures compliance
with federal, state, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and facility policies
and procedures as related to completion of an accurate electronic submission in
a timely manner and coordination of the RAI
process.
9.
Coordinates and
develops plan of care as required.
10.
Monitors MDS and care
plan documentation on all patients/residents, assuring that complete, orderly
and chronological documentation is maintained in the
file.
11.
Maintains Medicare
Certifications /Re-Certifications
12.
Participates in QAPI
/QM process
13.
Maintains proficiency
in software programs for MDS completion and is able to access and utilize
appropriate reports.
