MDS Coordinator

Company: Bridgewater Park
Location: Ocala
Posted on: October 8, 2020

Job Description:

Overview

Full-time Position!

MDS Coordinator Primary Responsibilities

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for leading the MDS process for the facility per the RAI Guidelines. This includes assessing resident’s physical and metal functions, documenting data on Minimum Data Set per state and federal guidelines, determining referrals to other health care professionals and using the Care Area Assessments to implement and oversee the resident care plan process.

Responsibilities

MDS Coordinator Essential Functions

Organizing, managing and completing the MDS process for all residents

Attending morning meetings daily to monitor order changes, significant changes, pay or changes, etc.

Complete daily PPS meetings to manage Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid Processes

Lead or assist in leading resident care plan meetings and following up on issues with appropriate staff

Maintaining MDS Schedule and communicating to IDT for PPS and OBRA MDS

Completing all annual, quarterly and significant changes and discharge MDS assessments

Assist the DON with monitoring the review of nurse’s notes to determine if care plans are being followed

Attending scheduled in-services, staff meetings, workshop and seminars

Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MDS Coordinator Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid RN License in good standing according to State and Federal requirements

Must understand the philosophy of and know the principles of the MDS process

Must possess a thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices

Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills

Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning

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