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.