MDS Coordinator (RN/LVN)

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process.
Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set.
Knowledge of the care planning process.
Experience with MDS 3.0, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident;
• Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies;
• Affords assistance with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s);
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process;
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines;
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs;
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members;
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.