MDS Coordinator, RN/LPN

Responsibilities

• Review department’s policy and procedures, Job Descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversees the scheduling, completion, and accuracy of all MDS item sets.
• Cover the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs/concerns for the resident.
• Check for adequate description of problems, resident centered goals, which are realistic and measurable and multi-disciplinary approaches to goals.
• Chairs resident care plan conference and relays all concerns from resident and/or family/responsible party to the Administrator.
• Oversee that residents/families/responsible parties are contacted in relation to participation in care plan conferences per RAI guidelines.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in In-service Education Program as it pertains to the RAI process.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process and data entry.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Maintain ICD-9 codes for current diagnosis.
• Report IT concerns to help desk timely.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s QAPI program.
• Attend relevant meetings as directed by the Administrator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess nursing licensure.