MDS Coordinator

POSITION:
The MDS Coordinator assumes full time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to coordinate the completion of the required minimum data set and with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, develops and implements a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License:
Current active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in long term geriatric nursing care
• Experience in completing the Minimum Data Set is preferred

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions. Demonstrate competency in the protection and promotion of resident rights. Able to act as role model for facility staff
• Must be able to key information into computer systems
• Working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations. Ability to direct and supervise nursing care and resident care services
• Working knowledge of reimbursement sources (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Private, and Hospice) and the relationship to the Admission Process
• Working knowledge of the RAI (MDS) assessment process

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).