Rn Mds Coordinator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Rn Mds Coordinator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains current knowledge of RAI Manual and MDS assessment process;
- Monitors and ensures completion of 7-day look-back documentation by nursing staff within prescribed MDS timeframe;
- Initiates care plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for assigned residents;
- Performs all job duties in a manner that ensures that confidential information and resident rights are protected at all times;
- Promotes and participates in ongoing education, inside and outside the facility, to maintain and enhance knowledge of current and new regulations;
- Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents;
- Conducts Utilization Review meeting. Ensures that all disciplines have updated and accurate information;
- Participates in morning clinical meeting;
- Completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MOS} and care plans for all residents assigned;
- Submit the MDS to the appropriate agency;
- Maintain a schedule of due dates for MDS and Care Plans including new admissions and those with significant changes;
- Be a resource for the LTC MDS Coodinator;
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information;
- Ensure that the facility’s policies and procedures governing advance directives are reviewed with the resident and/or representative;
- Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Requirements:
- Strong clinical skills;
- Valid CPR certification required;
- Basic Computer skills;
- Knowledge of restorative programs and implementation;
- Assures that care plans are keep current and reflective;
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Excellent leadership skills;
- Excellent decision making capabilities;
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
- Monitoring of QM with emphasis on those impacting five-star rating;
- Oversees care plan meeting with resident and family;
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace;
- Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and a knowledge of PDPM;
- Monitors documentation of Medicare and managed care resident and educate as needed.