MDS Coordinator

Job Title

Assumes responsibility for the planning, organizing, implantation and evaluating programs of Medicare Assessments and Minimum Data Set Plus Coordinator. Functions as the Employee Health Nurse for the Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Certification as a PRI Assessor. Completion of the MDS+ Training Course. Licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Experience

At least two years experience as a PRI Assessor in a long term care facility.

Equipment, Machines, or Manual Skills Required

Computer

Physical Demands

Position requires standing and sitting for long periods at a time.

Special Skills

Knowledge of the Medicare regulations in a Residential Health Care Facility. Excellent verbal and auditory skills required for communicating effectively and clearly with residents, families, physician and subordinates. Must have knowledge of computer.

Performance Indicators

1. Ensures all Medicare determinations are completed in a timely manner.

2. Informs the Director of Nursing, Business Office and Social Service of all Medicare Determinations and Discontinuation of coverage.

3. Assess that necessary documentation required for Medicare coverage is completed.

4. Responsible for completion of Certification and Recertification forms and skilled care forms.

5. Coordinates the MDS+ form with the Unit Coordinator and related disciplines.

6. Delegates responsibilities for completing sections of the MDS+ to staff that has clinical knowledge about the resident.

7. Establish the facility's policies and procedures to assure that key clinical personnel on all shifts are knowledgeable about the information found on the resident's MDS+ and report changes on the resident's status.

8. Coordinates with the Unit Coordinator and other disciplines the resident assessment (MDS+) and the care planning practices (RAPS).

9. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan meeting to ensure that the activities of the committee result in proper identification of problems, complications, and risk factors.

10. Coordinates with the Director of Nursing the quarterly preparation and submission of PRI's for RUG reimbursements.

11. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence or determining policies affecting nursing practice.

12. Coordinates the Employee Health Services in the Nursing Home.

13. Follows all appropriate safety procedures.

14. Respects residents' rights at all time.

15. Performs all related duties as required and unrelated duties as requested during emergencies.