Admission - MDS Coordinator (RN)

Responsibilities

• Oversees the MDS process following the RAI manual
• Works with multiple other MDS nurses to complete the initial assessments for new admissions
• Supervised by the DON to ensure the MDS nurses properly manage the scheduling of patient admissions
• Completes the required submissions weekly or as designated by the Director of Nursing
• Reviews the validation report to ensure no errors with submission
• Maintains ability to obtain and review QM’s
• Works with IDT to initiate improvement projects to improve resident outcomes
• Attends the IDT Medicare meeting (understands skilled criteria) and Medicaid meeting to collaborate with the IDT to complete the MDS process
• Develops/updates comprehensive care plan and nurse aide care plan (Kardex) in conjunction with the MDS to accurately address the needs of the resident
• Coordinates, manages and monitors the care plan and identifies problems/needs of the resident and goals by reviewing the order recap report and the nurses’ notes to assure the care plan is being followed
• Monitors resident for change of status to determine need for significant change per RAI
• Ensures supportive documentation is accurate according to MDS/RAI regulations
• Works with facility consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Completes required paperwork/AIMS, Fall Risk scale, Braden, Progress note, Care Plan, nurse aide care plan (Kardex)

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license for the state in which the facility is located
• Needs to be flexible with her / his working schedule and able to work independently
• Requires an understanding of the MDS process and a willingness to continue to learn and remain current with MDS updates set by CMS
• Prefers knowledge in PDPM (skilled reimbursement) and RUG (Long Term Care reimbursement)