MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a strong individual to fill our MDS Coordinator position. 

RN licensure within the state plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care Preferred. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems, operations and education for the clinical department. 

 

Essential Functions of Postition:

* Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident

* Assist with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of residents care and the setting of assessment refernce dates.

* Complies with federal and state regulations reguarding completion and coordination of the MDS process. 

* Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. 

* Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding. 

* Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines. 

* Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)

* Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of residents information into appropriate computerized programs.

* Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record reveiw as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.

* As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes and maintain and update records. 

* Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology. 

* As required, may participate in quality assurance activities. 

* May complete eletronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy. 

* Perform addition duties as assigned.