MDS Director

DESCRIPTION MDS COORDINATOR Classification Hourly Non-Exempt Reports to

Administrator

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the MDS coordinator is to coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate/timely Minimum Data Set (MDS), developing the interdisciplinary plan of care, and leading the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting.

Maintain current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures

Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate schedule to all other departments and families, as required

Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS re‑assessment and re‑evaluation of plan of care

Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident

Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines

Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings

Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations

Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies and procedures

Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing service department

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed

Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system

Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician

Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.

Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary

Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies.

Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents

Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator

Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in‑services as directed

Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head

Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately

Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities

Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. However, the position requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are maintained correctly as it relates to the department.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State

A Registered Nurse License is preferred.

2 years’…