MDS Coordinator (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The ideal MDS Candidate is very detailed orientated, organized, self-motivated, while still being bedside for resident assessment and meeting with families. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Collect information to complete the MDS using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.
• Participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met. Review Plan of Care at least quarterly and with each Comprehensive Assessment to assure changes during the quarter are included and updated. 
• Provide ongoing education of the RAI process to all interdisciplinary team members, direct and indirect caregivers, business office, etc. with all changes and as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with required current state licensure. 
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting; long-term care setting preferred. 
• Minimum one (1) year of MDS experience.