Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

Minimum Date Set (MDS) Coordinator Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. Benefits This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation plan, pre‑paid legal, and credit union. You also have access to time off with pay on designated holidays or holiday pay if required to work, vacation time, sick time, and personal days. For detailed information on paid time off, please refer to the AFSCME Council 31 – Care Center PDF. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information. Equal Opportunity Employer DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Coordinates with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS). Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards. Reviews clinical charts and conditions of patients. Plans and coordinates resident’s plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Discusses resident condition with physicians, nursing staff, and family members. Completes the computer database required for the MDS. Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules. Leads care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings. Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS. Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid. Stays current with job‑related professional developments, regulations, and standards. Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions. May perform the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned. Requirements Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university. One (1) year of experience working with MDS. Possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) and a Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification. A post‑offer physical is required. A pre‑employment background check is required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Clinical skilled nursing facility and customer service setting with a moderate to quiet noise level. The work environment for this position regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dupage-County