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Form of workPOSITION SUMMARY
The MDS COORDINATOR oversees the RAI process assuring schedules are followed, timeliness in completion of the MDS, CAAs and care plans developed in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This is a fulltime position that reports to the administrator of the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and SKILLS- Communication skills to work with nursing staff for implementation of care plan
- Oversees care plan meeting with resident and family
- Assures that care plans are keep current and reflective
- Verifies that assessments transmitted to database with necessary corrections
- Education of staff related to ADLs, other areas of MDS as needed
- Reviews of the MDS for accuracy for any trends that need education
- Monitors documentation of Medicare and managed care resident and educate as needed
- Monitoring of QM with emphasis on those impacting five-star rating
- Experience in CMI for best outcomes and guidelines for documentation required
- Knowledge of restorative programs and implementation
- Participation in Quality Improvement program in the facility
- Provide leadership in facility for financial implications of RUGS, PPS, case mix rates.
- Have 2-4 years work experience in MDS and long term care
- Point Click Care experience preferred
- Willingness to attend seminars to remain current with regulations
- RN degree from an accredited college (minimum ASN)
- Currently registered in the state
- Have AANAC certification
- Must have current CPR certification
