Rn Mds Coordinator

We are currently seeking a full-time MDS RN Coordinator. As an MDS RN, you will maintain the standards of nursing care and implement policies and procedures of the facility and the nursing department. Responsible for managing the interdisciplinary team process including the development of the care plan based on the completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assure regulatory compliance and address special needs of each resident.
Responsibilities:
-Completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned.
-Monitors completion of MDSs by other disciplines within time frames prescribed by regulatory guidelines.
-Advises supervisor of incomplete and/or untimely assessments by disciplines other than nursing.
-Initiates care plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for assigned residents.
-Generates and distributes monthly care plan calendar for the following month.
-Conducts care plan conferences for assigned residents.
-Maintains and updates all care plans and assessments for assigned residents on a quarterly basis (at minimum) and adds/deletes issues as necessary.
-Reviews all resident incidents and accidents and the 24-hour report daily to ensure that care plans for assigned residents reflect current and changing needs.
-At patient care conferences, facilitates and coordinates the activities of the disciplines of nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, activities, social services and restorative nursing.
-Monitors and ensures completion of 7-day look-back documentation by nursing staff within prescribed MDS time frame.
-Participates in facility management meetings as requested.
-Monitors and audits clinical record documentation on assigned residents to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
-Promotes and participates in ongoing education, inside and outside the facility, to maintain and enhance knowledge of current / new regulations.
-Maintains current knowledge MDS assessment process.
We look forward to hearing from you!!

1 or more years of MDS experience Required

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