RN Assessment Coordinator

RN MDS Assessment Coordinator Job Summary

The primary role of the RN MDS Assessment Coordinatoris to assist in gathering of clinical documentation and completion of the non-comprehensive MDS assessments and ensures that essential information gathered during the assessment period, is integrated in the care planning process.

RN MDS Assessment Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

·         Complete and oversee MDS assessments as directed by Director of MDS

·         Ensure that the facility adheres to all regulatory requirements and current standards of practice in relation to the MDS care planning process

·         Educate the interdisciplinary team about accuracy of clinical documentation and its importance in all aspects of care delivery

·         Coordinate the timely completion of the MDS assessments with the interdisciplinary team within the guidelines and specified time frames as per RAI Manual

·         Assist in the review of the  clinical record accuracy of MDS coding and completeness of documentation.

·         Coordinate Case Management process

·         Act as liaison to the interdisciplinary team in the discussion of essential findings of a resident’s condition obtained while completing MDS assessments

·         Assist in transmission of MDS assessments, and obtains validation records and reviews them for needed corrections

 

·         Other duties as assigned or as deem necessary and appropriate, as indicated by Director of MDS 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME