Medicare MDS Coordinator RN (Registered Nurse)

Medicare/MDS Coordinator

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Qualifications • Current licensure in nursing. RN required. • Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity. • Administrative and organizational ability and skills. • Current certification in CPR preferred. • Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred. • Supervisory experience preferred.

General Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical • Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process. • Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner. • Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care. • Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician. • Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards. • Follows safety policies in performing nursing care. • Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

Administrative • Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care. • Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy. • Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.

Consumer Service • Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech. • Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. • Ensures that all residents/residents' rights are protected.