Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing
• Minimum 3 + years’ experience with the RAI process
• Strong Knowledge of PDPM and State Case Mix Time weighted Reimbursement payment system
• Knowledgeable of the nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Able to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity
• Able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet navigation, preferred
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Captures the completion of the MDS by all disciplines
• Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDS
• Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy
• Completes the MDS and inputs into the computer
• Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner
• Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission
• Formulates Resident Care Plan along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame
• Schedules and conducts Care Plan meetings on a regular and timely basis
• Communicates the Care Plan to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted
• Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the Care Plan
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director if Nursing Services and/or the Administrator