MDS Coordinator PRN

Westminster Place is seeking a dedicated PRN MDS Coordinator for the Nursing Administration department. Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living community, an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) within federally mandated guidelines and timelines for each resident.
• Processes Triggers and RAPS for admission, 14-day, annual, and significant change MDS, evaluates and adds to resident Care Plan as appropriate for both Medicare Part A and non-Medicare residents.
• Determines, at readmission of a resident, whether a new MDS must be completed or the previous one is adequate, depending upon whether or not there has been a major, permanent change in the resident's condition.
• Notifies all involved disciplines of the following:
  • date an admission MDS is due
  • whether a new MDS must be initiated for a resident who has been readmitted and date it is due
  • date a new MDS must be completed for a significant change in condition
  • date an annual MDS is due
  • date a quarterly MDS is due
• Ensures that a minimum of 15 months MDS information is present in resident's active chart.
• Maintains personal records to track admission, Medicare, quarterly, annual, readmission, and significant change reassessment MDS for each resident.
• Reviews and analyzes QI/QM data available through software programs and CMS sites.
• Provides Administrator, DON, staff of trends and outcomes of reviews.
• Ensures that a Care Plan Conference takes place for each resident within 30 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter.
• Maintains the Care Plan Conference calendar in the computer on common drive so that it can be accessed by the interdisciplinary staff
• Ensures that changes in the plan of care, including goals and approaches, are communicated to the unit staff.

• Note that the responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the goals and objectives of the organization.

Education:

• Graduation from an approved professional nursing (RN) program.

Qualifications:

• Active, current Illinois RN license to practice professional nursing.
• Wound care certification or willingness to complete certification within 1 year of starting job.
• Current CPR certification – Accredited by American Heart Association.
• Experience with MDS and Care Plans recommended
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and MDS 3.0

Why Choose us?!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

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