MDS/ Resident Care Coordinator

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN, or LPN in this state.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of OBRA, IDPH and IDPA (for homes in Illinois) and Wisconsin DQA (for homes in Wisconsin) standards and methods of documenting according to those standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be aware and subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the HIV AIDS and Hepatitis B Viruses.
• Must possess computer skills.

Essential Functions

• Review the 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Aid in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process and data entry.
• Monitor resident’s medical record, including MDS, Cardex, Care Plans, progress notes, Physician Order Sheets, Flow records, monthly nursing summaries, IDT notes/assessments, etc. for consistency and content.
• Address discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards to appropriate department manager and Administrator.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance