MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The MDS Coordinator is to complete the RAI process, for each resident of the facility, as required by

State and Federal regulations. This includes transmission and verification of receipt by the State. Also,

maintain compliance with our own policies and procedures. Ensure that the highest degree of quality

care is always maintained. As the MDS/Care plan Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative

authority, responsibility, accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

Maintain Rights of Residents as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Laws and Regulations.

 Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies, etc. as necessary.

 Complete the RAI process timely, for each resident in the facility.

 Conduct the Care plan meeting and formalize the written care plan utilizing the information

obtained at the meeting. Include the resident and family.

 Ensure that personnel involved in providing care to the resident is aware of the care plan and

that the care plans are used in administering daily care to the resident.

 Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel.

 Attend staff meetings.

 Participate in the ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department.

 Present the QI information from the State monthly at the QA meeting.

 Make necessary written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing Administration as required.

 Review charts to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided

and that they reflect the residents' response to nursing care as it relates to the care plan. Report

problem areas to the Director of Nursing Administration.

 Develop and implement corrective action.

 Serve on various committees of the facility: Care Plan, Quality Assurance, Utilization review, etc.

 Participate in Nursing "on call" rotation.

 Any other duties as assigned by the DON or Administrator.

 Other duties as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodations, to assist in maintaining

quality standards and maintaining the facility as a viable and successful entity.

 Must be licensed as an R.N. or L.P.N. in this state.

 Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice in the state of Texas.

 Must have a minimum of one year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, a skilled

Nursing Facility or other related healthcare program.

 Must possess a working knowledge of Long-Term care operational standards as set forth in

Federal Register, Conditions of Participation and State regulations.

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Physical, Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

Expectations

Company Culture

Acknowledgement

 Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

 Ability to remain calm under stress.

 Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively

with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

 Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

 Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times

hostile residents within the facility.

 Ability to read and write in English.

 Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds.

 Be professional, supportive, and kind to internal and external constituents

 Remain loyal and confidential to staff, residents, and owner

 Keep the corporate office apprised of situations that could negatively impact the

facility

 Ensure only positive information is mentioned to all contacts of the facility, prospective

residents, staff, sales staff, and inspection teams, etc.