What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator / Part Time position at Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center?
Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center -
MDS Coordinator - Part Time
Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years experience to fill the role of MDS Coordinator.
THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION.
Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center strives to provide the highest quality of medical and nursing care, in an atmosphere that promotes healing and wellness. Our innovative, multi-disciplinary staff works cohesively to produce sustainable results for our residents and patients. Our skilled nursing care is composed of a team of doctors, nurses and certified nurse’s assistants who are available to residents 24 hours a day and includes assistance with getting in and out of bed, feeding, bathing, and dressing.
Position Description
As the Part Time MDS Coordinator, you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessments in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the facility.
Responsibilities of the Part Time MDS Coordinator :
- 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.
- 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 to the Federal Regulations.
- Observe direct nursing care, review documentation, and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.
Requirements of the Part Time MDS Coordinator :
