MDS COORDINATOR (RN or LVN)

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing.
• RN or LVN required.
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as a business necessity.
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL

• 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 the 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and in-services.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents a professional image to consumers through attire, behavior, and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. Ensures that all residents/residents' rights are protected