Mds Coordinator/Rn

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

· Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.

· Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.

· Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.

· Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.

· Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.

· Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.

· Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.