MDS Coordinator RN or LPN

About the role

A highly energetic MDS Coordinator is sought to join Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, OK. The position offers competitive benefits including Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Complete all coding of medical records for billing purposes and submit to CMS in a timely manner.
• Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Assemble information from the Initial Nursing Assessment, resident interview, and clinical record review to complete the nursing portion of the MDS within 10-14 days of admission or annual review.
• Notify all members of the interdisciplinary team at least one week in advance of the MDS due date for all new admissions, annual reviews, and significant changes in resident condition.
• Monitor and follow-up with team members as needed to verify that all assigned sections of the MDS are completed, dated, and signed within designated time frames.
• Review each MDS for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and signatures prior to submitting to the designated RN for final review and signature.
• Verify that MDS documentation is placed in resident's medical record and that documentation is complete, including dates, signatures, and sections completed by all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete, date, and sign MDS quarterly review sheets.
• Verify the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission.
• Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MDS.
• Review the validation report and verify that appropriate action is taken.
• Review and complete Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) and ensure all triggered RAPS and corresponding narrative summaries are completed, dated, and signed by the appropriate disciplines.
• Schedule all interdisciplinary care plan meetings and notify staff in advance which residents will be evaluated.
• Identify and document nursing problems, goals, and approaches, and coordinate the development of an individual Plan of Care for each resident in cooperation with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team, and outside consultants.
• Correlate the information to update resident care plans quarterly and after each significant change.
• Generate final copies of care plans and verify that signatures from the physician, interdisciplinary team, and contributing resident or family members are obtained.
• Make a copy of each resident's care plan accessible to CNAs.
• Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process.
• Create an opportunity for family participation in the care planning process.
• Communicate with the Business Office Manager and Administrator on a regular basis regarding case mix scores and how they impact reimbursement.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for all residents of the facility.
• Verify that the Resident Assessment Instrument is individualized, complete, accurate, and timely for each resident.
• Conduct and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Educate peers on MDS, RAPs, and Care Plans.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting.
• Familiar with MDS 3.0 and have an in-depth working knowledge of the RAI user manual and RUG categories.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Computer literacy and comprehensive understanding of documentation software system.
• Excellent technical, assessment, documentation, and writing skills.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.