Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

Position Summary

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Minimum Date Set (MDS) Coordinator at Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation plan, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information. This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Bargaining Unit. DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Coincides with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS)
• Maintains input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards
• Monitors clinical charts and condition of patients to plan and coordinate resident's plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff and family members regarding resident conditions
• Completes the computer database required for the MDS
• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules
• Led care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings
• Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS
• Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid
• Stays current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Performs the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year experience working with MDS
• Possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) and a Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment for this position regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs. DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Physical Requirements: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

Work Environment: Clinical skilled nursing facility and customer service setting with a moderate to quiet noise level.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our Application Page.