MDS Coordinator; Lifestyle Facilitator

MDS COORDINATOR (Lifestyle Facilitator)# MDS COORDINATOR (Lifestyle Facilitator)## Overview Salary Range $78,198.00 - $85,307.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level2 Year Degree## Description
** Position Summary
** The employee in this classification, under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing or assigned supervisor, coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessments, in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Facility, as well as corporate compliance requirements and established Facility policies and procedures; performs related duties as assigned.

The statements contained in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.
** Essential Functions
*** Conduct and coordinates the development and completion of resident assessments Minimum Data Set (MDS), in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Facility, as well as corporate compliance requirements and established Facility policies and procedures. Consults with the resident’s physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies that may be involved in providing the resident assessment/care plan functions of the facility.
* Coordinates and/or completes resident assessments on admission, quarterly, annually, or upon change of condition, Resident Assessment Profiles (RAPS), Triggers; initiates and updates care plans.
* Utilize MxManage Program (or equivalent) and follow up on discrepancies/opportunities.
* Assists Director of Nursing with prompt input of Level of Care Assessment (LOC) into the state system to ensure that residents qualify for nursing home care.
* Assists Director of Nursing with transmission of assessments to the State on a weekly basis, or as indicated to ensure facility compliance. Perform computer/data processing including entering data and transmitting to the State and correction of MDS errors according to the validation report.
* Assists Director of Nursing with reviews of Daily Census to ensure needed (MDS) assessment, or tracking forms (i.e. re-entry/discharge) are inputted into the computer. Informs all Interdisciplinary Team members of the requirements and completion of the resident assessment (MDS), to ensure completion and transmission of document. Coordinates, complies, and distributes (MDS) weekly due list for the Interdisciplinary Team members. Assists Director of Nursing with staff scheduling of the resident/care plan meeting, (RCC) and reviews tickler file after every transmission, to ensure compliance.
* Assists Director of Nursing with review all potential Medicare and HMO admissions to determine the level of care and potential reimbursement. Assists Director of Nursing in determining and communicating MDS assessment reference date to maximize reimbursement. Assists Director of Nursing with maintaining Medicare calendar and monitoring Medicare residents to assess care level, and possible use of grace days to maximize reimbursement.
* Act as Co-Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team as indicated. Conducts or coordinates the interviewing of each resident and/or family for the resident’s assessment to develop a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
* Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on residents who are re-admitted for a change of condition or upon significant change; initiates the MDS as indicated.
* Participate in functions involving discharge plans as may be necessary.
* Serve on, participate in, and…