MDS Coordinator

Minimum Date Set (MDS) Coordinator

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Minimum Date Set (MDS) Coordinator at Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation plan, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf (Download PDF reader) This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Bargaining Unit. DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS)
• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards
• Reviews clinical charts and condition of patients
• Plans and coordinates resident's plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Discusses resident condition with physicians, nursing staff and family members
• Completes the computer database required for the MDS
• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules
• Leads care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings
• Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS
• Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid
• Stays current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• May perform the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned

Requirements Include

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year experience working with MDS
• This position requires possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN)
• AANAC RAC-CT certification is required within six (6) months of employment. The DuPage County Care Center will reimburse selected candidates the cost for initial AANAC RAC-CT certification and subsequent AANAC RAC-CT recertifications.

A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical skilled nursing facility and customer service setting with a moderate to quiet noise level. The work environment for this position regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs