MDS CoordinatorRN

Job TitleENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Must be in good standing and licensed with applicable State Board of Nursing. Previous MDS 3.0 experience preferred. Excellent communication skills in both written and oral communication. Knowledge of computer skills. Full understanding of State & Federal RAI regulations with the ability to communicate and comprehend the MDS process. Knowledge in contributing in writing/updating care plans as member of interdisciplinary team. Knowledgeable about reimbursement rules and procedures. CEU's as required by State.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is subject to individual facility policies, procedures and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities. Adherence to processes as they relate to the RAI process, MDS and applicable billing, such as daily, weekly, monthly meetings, use of required forms, required communication. Adherence to policies and procedures where applicable. Timely completion of MDS Assessments and tracking tools according to federal and state regulation. Contributes in creating, maintaining, and updating resident specific care plans with each MDS completion. May function as nursing representative for care conferences. Monitors work of staff in nursing and other departments who contribute to the information on care plans and MDS Assessments. Responsible for data entry on MDS Assessments and care plans when required assessment completed. Attends workshops and reads literature in order to stay current with changes in RAI process; presents same to facility staff as appropriate. Perform in-services and one-on-one training sessions in RAI process as identified and as time allows. Recommends changes in resident care, treatment, medications as identified during scheduled MDS process. Completes accurate coding of MDS with information obtained from medical record review; resident, family and staff interviews. Adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures according to universal precautions. Respects and maintain residents' dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality. Promotes positive public relations for the facility. Adheres to facility dress code, and maintains good personal hygiene practices. Displays courteous, tactful, helpful manner with residents, families, visitors and fellow employees. Maintains conscientious attendance within the standards of the personnel policies. Adherence to facility Code of Conduct. Performs other job duties as assigned by direct supervisor.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT Working in normal office environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift medium to heavy objects including with the movement of residents. May assist in lifting residents weighing between 100-250 lbs. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other bodily fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.