MDS Coordinator RN

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the

MDS/Clinical Coordinator R.N. plays a critical role in providing leadership in the management of

the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and utilization management process in accordance with current

federal, state, and local standards.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

1. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.

2. Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Guests in coordination

with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Guest.

3. Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Guest of the facility

that identifies the needs of the Guest and goals to be accomplished for each need.

4. Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse's

notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.

5. Monitor Guest status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical team

involvement.

6. Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Guest and

meet regulatory and auditor requirements.

7. Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.

8. Assist nursing management with the discharge process.

9. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.

10. Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard

precautions are maintained at all times.

11. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and

supplies.

12. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Guests.

13. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply

issues to appropriate persons.

14. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a

manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

15. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.

16. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care

areas.

17. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families,

peers and supervisors.

18. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

19. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement

(QAPI) efforts of your organization.

20. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.

21. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.

22. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.

23. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the

organization.

24. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or

detecting barriers preventing project success.

25. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude),

including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and

findings.

26. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to and working in

various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This role routinely uses

standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax

machines. This position works mostly in the Guest care and office areas as well as occasional

outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with Guests who may have

contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This

position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a

regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least

50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate from and accredited nursing program.

• Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (R.N.) License in the state of practice.

• C.P.R. Certified

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience as an R.N. in a long term care setting.

• One year experience as a C.N.A.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.