Job Description

Full Job Description: 

• Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
• Assemble information from the Initial Nursing Assessment, resident interview, and clinical record review to complete the nursing portion of the Minimum Data Set within 10-14 days of admission or annual review, and when there is a significant change in a resident’s condition.
• Notify all members of the interdisciplinary team at least one week in advance of the MDS due date for all new admissions, annual reviews, and significant changes in resident condition.
• Monitor and follow-up with team members as needed to verify that all assigned sections of the MDS are completed, dated, and signed within designated time frames.
• If a member of the interdisciplinary team is absent during the time frame for completion of a MDS, conduct necessary research and referral to confirm that all MDS sections and triggered RAPs are completed.
• Review each MDS for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and signatures prior to submitting to the designated RN for final review and signature.
• Verify that MDS documentation is placed in resident’s medical record and that documentation is complete, including dates, signatures, and sections completed by all members of the interdisciplinary team. Complete, date, and sign MDS quarterly review sheets.
• Verify the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission.
• Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MDS.
• Schedule all interdisciplinary care plan meetings and notify staff in advance which residents will be evaluated.
• For Care Plan reviews, notify the resident’s family in writing 30 days in advance of care plan meeting (except for care plans requiring immediate revision due to significant change or unforeseen circumstances.)
• Identify and document nursing problems, goals, and approaches, and coordinate the development of an individual Plan of Care for each resident in cooperation with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team, and outside consultants (nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) in accordance with corporate, state, and federal guidelines.
• Correlate the information to update resident care plans quarterly and after each significant change. Verify that all updates are completed. Generate final copy, and verify that signatures from the physician, interdisciplinary team, and contributing resident or family members are obtained.
• Make a copy of each resident’s care plan accessible to CNAs.

Job Type: Full-time

**Must be Vaccinated or have Medical or Religious Exemption. 

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MDS Coordinator: 2 years (Preferred)

License:

• RN or LPN (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Pay Frequency:

• • Twice monthly

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