MDS Coordinator

divh2MDS Coordinator/h2pThe MDS Coordinator is an experienced Health Care Provider who ensures a current care plan and MDS for all residents and that all documents pertaining to plan of care are consistent in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as may be directed by the Administrator./ph3Qualifications/h3ulliCurrent, unencumbered license to practice as a RN, or LPN in this state./liliMust possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment./liliWorking knowledge of OBRA, IDPH and IDPA (for homes in Illinois) and Wisconsin DQA (for homes in Wisconsin) standards and methods of documenting according to those standards./liliMust be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner./liliMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public./liliMust possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3ulliMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday./liliMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position./liliMust possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met./liliMust be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people./liliMust be aware and subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the HIV AIDS and Hepatitis B Viruses./liliMust possess computer skills./li/ulh3Essential Functions/h3pReview the departments policy and procedures, Job Descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator./pulliFollow established departmental policies and procedures./liliOversees the scheduling, completion, and accuracy of all MDS item sets./liliCoordinate the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs/concerns for the resident. Check for adequate description of problems, resident centered goals, which are realistic and measurable and multi-disciplinary approaches to goals./liliChairs resident care plan conference and relays all concerns from resident and/or family/responsible party to the Administrator./liliOversee that residents/ families/responsible parties are contacted in relation to participation in care plan conferences per RAI guidelines./liliPlan, conduct, and participate in In-service Education Program as it pertains to the RAI process./liliAssist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process and data entry./liliAttend and participate in continuing education programs./liliMonitor residents medical record, including MDS, Cardex, Care Plans, progress notes, Physician Order Sheets, Flow records, monthly nursing summaries, IDT notes/assessments, etc. for consistency and content. Address discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards to appropriate department manager and Administrator./liliMaintain ICD-9 codes for current diagnosis./liliReport IT concerns to help desk timely./liliParticipate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facilitys QAPI program./liliAttend relevant meetings as directed by the Administrator./liliPerform other related duties as assigned./li/ulh3General Benefits/h3ulliPaid Holidays/liliPaid Sick Time/liliPaid Time Off/liliRetirement / Pension Plan/liliHealth Insurance/liliDental Insurance/liliLife Insurance/liliVision Insurance/li/ul/div