MDS Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Completes the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing.
• Signs the MDS forms to signify completion of the process.
• Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas.
• Completes nursing portion of MDS and reviews for completion and validity of entire process.
• Queries other members for accuracy of MDS; and provides final quality check prior to MDS transmission.
• Receives and shares information.
• Observes and reports residents’ conditions.
• Communicates with physicians using center/campus systems.
• Directs and assists with co-worker, resident, family/significant other education.
• Provides support and recognition to co-workers related to completion of the RAI / MDS process.
• Uses the EMR accurately.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN nursing licensure for state of practice is required.
• Must be certified through AANAC as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend.
• Knowledge of the RAI/ MDS process; knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Will also consider LPN with goal of moving to RN.

Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit here.