MDS Coordinator

Job Summary: Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and carries the responsibility for completing the nursing sections of the MDS+ assessment for and coordinating its completion with appropriate participation of all other disciplines. Completes all MDS+ information coordination to allow the final report to be completed and submitted on time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Representative Duties: (including but not limited to)

• Develops a schedule prescribed by regulation for the IDCP team to complete timely and accurate assessments.
• Shall complete sections of the MDS form using sources of information such as the residents record, the residents, his/her family, direct care staff, residents physician, licensed professionals from all disciplines and consultants
• Must sign and date the end of the assessment at R-2B to certify that all assessments are complete
• Attends weekly medicare meetings and presents patient status, progress and assist in discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items.
• Attends other facility requested meetings per Administrator requests and reports to team based on parameters and objective of the meeting.
• Serves as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate and respectful manner at all times.
• Responsible to perform QA and report to QA committee per ADM. Collaborates with facility leaders in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising and monitoring facility wide performance improvement activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of MDS and CAA's per MDS regulations
• Participates in facility orientation program as requested.
• Participates in and plans inservice programs directly related to MDS services as well as center regulatory education required for compliance.
• Ensures timely submission of all MDS assessments to CMS.
• Ensures work areas are kept clean, neat and safe environment
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the industry as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure that patient/resident's rights are protected. entiality
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and to respond effectively and efficiently.
• Complies with all safety and compliance protocols and programs as well as company policies and procedures

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
• Maintains and ensures resident confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends annual review and performs departmental inservices.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with, departments and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate.
• Resolves staff concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, emergency management and infection prevention and control.
• Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to staff and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Promotes a positive work environment and supportive of co-workers

Regulatory Requirements:

• None Required.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good oral and written english communication skills
• Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with a current license to practice in NYS
• RAC - certification is highly encouraged

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.