MDS LPN - Lakeside

MDS Coordinator

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completing and submitting the detailed, federally mandated RAI and for integrating the data to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each resident. The MDS Coordinator assures that each discipline completes his/her component of the assessment in a timely and accurate manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and monitor compliance of state and federal rules and regulations related to RAI.
• Refer findings of inaccurate, untimely, or incomplete documentation to the Director of Nursing or Administrator and follow through to ensure timely compliance.
• Input information related to the RAI process into the electronic record keeping system.
• Assure that care plan dates are scheduled according to regulated guidelines.
• Perform the regular duties of an LPN/RN, as needed.
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of changes related to long term care issues.
• Knowledge and experience with case management and obtaining authorizations from insurance companies.
• Coordinates and conducts PPS/Medicare meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a current State of Michigan nursing License.
• Minimum 1 year long term care experience required.
• Computer literacy skills including basic mouse and keyboard operations. Electronic clinical documentation experience preferred.

Pioneer Health Care Management, Inc.