MDS Coordinator

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of the MDS (minimum data set) assessment and transmission to CMS.
• Develop a comprehensive care plan addressing the emotional, physical, and mental needs of each resident, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and family.
• Create reports for CMS using the minimum data set system.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with Facility, personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Conduct initial and periodic comprehensive, accurate, and standardized assessments of each resident.
• Perform administrative duties like completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for resident assessment/care plans.
• Ensure a comprehensive care plan is completed within 21 days of admission.
• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Lead the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan.
• Participate in discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies.
• Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident for the resident's assessment.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of newly admitted residents.
• Ensure quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews are made on a timely basis.
• Ensure a complete resident assessment is conducted within 14 days of a significant change in the resident's condition.
• Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person who completed that portion of the MDS.
• Sign and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion.
• Ensure medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident's wishes, including the implementation of advance directives and discussing them quarterly.
• Ensure resident interviews are conducted in private.
• Review any complaints or grievances made by residents regarding the resident assessment or care plan.
• Ensure a written record is made of any resident's complaints or grievances per the Grievance Policy.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Valid professional license (RN/LPN) in good standing with the State.
• CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance from another employee when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 lbs.
• Able to perform natural body movements during routine performance of essential functions.
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly
  Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
  Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
  Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely
  Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
  Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
  Carry over 50 lbs: Not required
• Reach above shoulder height: Frequently
  Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
  Reach below shoulder height: Frequently
  Push/Pull: Occasionally
  Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently
  Handling: Constantly
  Torquing: Not Required
  Fingering: Occasionally
• Other physical considerations: Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing may be required.
• Able to operate and drive a vehicle for business purposes.
• Able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.