MDS LPN - Lakeside

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: 
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.