MDS Coordinator
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Reimbursement
Summary/Objective:
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in providing leadership in the management of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and utilization management process in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.
Essential Functions:
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
- Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Resident.
- Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Resident of the facility that identifies the needs of the Resident and goals to be accomplished for each need.
- Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
- Monitor Resident status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical tem involvement.
- Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Resident and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
- Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
- Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
- Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Residents.
- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
- Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
- Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization.
- Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake Federal and/or State Regulations.
- Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization.
- Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a hybrid/remote setting.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This position has a hybrid schedule
Travel: No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience:
- Current State License as a Registered Nurse
- C.P.R. Certified
Preferred Education and Experience:
At least THREE YEARS' experience as an MDS Coordinator
Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Education:
Experience:
- MDS 3.0/RAI Process: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skokie, IL 60077
