MDS Coordinator - RN/LPN BR PACE Center

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive assessment of potential Participants by the 15th of each month, including a pre-med questionnaire, physical exam, observation, and input from family/caregiver.
• Complete the MDS and submit through the State OPTS system.
• Develop a Plan of Care and attend the Pre-enrollment Meeting.
• Attend the Enrollment meeting to review Plan of Care and complete regulatory documents with potential enrollee and family/caregiver.
• Schedule and coordinate new enrollee meetings with Interdisciplinary Team for assessment completion after enrollment.
• Attend the IDT meeting after enrollment for final comprehensive, interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Perform a comprehensive assessment prior to the end of each month, including physical exam, observation, input from the Interdisciplinary Team, and input from family/caregivers.
• Complete the MDS and submit through the State OPTS system.
• Track and complete Participant eligibility for Permanent Waiver and complete paperwork to the State of Louisiana.
• Report to assigned RN Case Manager MDS findings.
• Document assessments and any communications with participant/caregiver/family in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Report to Center Manager / Senior Director any omissions/trends with MDS/Care Plan process involving other departments.
• Completion of ancillary forms as needed (Tuberculosis Assessment Screening, diabetic foot screening).
• Develop and revise monthly Provider schedule outlining initial, 6 month, and annual assessments, and distribute to Interdisciplinary Team.
• Develop and schedule monthly IDT (Plan of Care) meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years clinical experience as an LPN / RN.
• Education: Diploma or Associate's Degree from accredited LPN Program or current Louisiana State license as RN.
• Licensure: BLS, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.