MDS Coordinator

Function

Job Description:

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and

timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual

Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations.

Reports To

Administrator

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in state of employment.
• Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout
  
  

employment.

• Two (2) years' nursing experience
• CPR certification must remain current throughout employment.
• Advanced knowledge in MDS process
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Responsibilities

• The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate
  
  

and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI

Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, and regulations.

• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and
  
  

safety and sanitation.

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to the Code of Conduct and completes
  
  

mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Report any changes in a patient's condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON, Unit
  
  

Manager, and or staff nurse

• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI
  
  

Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation.

• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and
  
  

accepted into the CMS iQIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when

assessments are not ready to bill

• Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems
  
  

and processes to prevent reoccurrence.

• Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings
  
  

upon request.

• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working
  
  

hours.

• Conduct orientation sessions on the MDS process to all employees involved in the
  
  

process.

• Provide ongoing education for employees involved in MDS documentation.
• Maintain documentation of all orientation/training sessions.
• Serve as a resource person for patient care planning activities.
• Work with accounts receivable personnel to facilitate payment.
• Maintain currency with nursing practices and educational requirements.
• Participate in the quality improvement process of the facility.
• Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Every COVENANT employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any
  
  

activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

• As a COVENANT employee, I agree to perform my duties in a way that supports the values and
  
  

mission and the standards of conduct which are the basis of the organizational integrity program.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the supervisors or

managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the

Position Urgency

tasks listed in this job description.

Normal

Shifts

Days

State License Details

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years Of Experience

3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours

No Guarantee

Specialty Type

Nursing

Sub Specialty

MDS Coordinator

General Certifications

BLS/BCLS

Bilingual

No

EMR Used

No Listing

Vacation Coverage Required

No