RN MDS Coordinator

Primary Function

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the planning, organizing, directing, and managing of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Case Management System in order to assure clinical information submitted is in compliance with federal and state requirements. Must conduct and coordinate each MD's assessment with the appropriate participation of all other health professionals. To assure that the MDS system works appropriately per federal guidelines for the MDS system.

The coordinator must sign and certify that all MDS assessments are completed and assure likewise of those health care professionals (part of the interdisciplinary MDS team) complete their portion of the MDS accurately. This position also is responsible to assure accuracy of data and timeliness of transmissions so there are no defaults noted.

• Interact with internal and external customers / clients in a polite and professional manner.
• Schedules or oversees scheduling of all resident MDS assessments, CAAS and Care Plans to assure timeliness in their completion and submission to CMS.
• Must maintain audit duties, filing, and computer data entry as required.
• Must follow set procedures to protect medical record information
• Maintains liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and community resources in determining appropriate resource utilization.
• Coordinates and oversees all functions of the MDS assessment and Care Plan process to assure compliance with Federal, State, and Tribal requirements as to content, etc.
• Actively works with case managers in scheduling core plan meetings.
• Files medical records promptly and accurately.
• Completes required reports as requested or as needed as part of the survey process (672/802 reports, etc.).
• Consistently works cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary providers.
• Assumes duties related to record review and data collection to verify Quality Indicators as assigned, prints and distributes QI reports monthly and follows up on action plans as required.
• Assumes accountability for all data contained in employees' handbook.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements.
• Comes to work in neat, clean attire, and consistently presents an appearance in an appropriate professional manner.
• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to the appropriate individual and/or answers questions concerning residents' units.
• Prepares monthly reports as designated.
• Attends all mandatory in-service/educational programs as scheduled.
• Recognizes and informs supervisor of unusual or difficult nursing care problems and utilizes problem‑solving skills to suggest constructive changes.
• Participates in QA and Performance Improvement projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following policies for sharp/ dangerous material handling and disposal, and reporting and/or acting to correct unsafe or costly conditions.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor to promote efficient operation of the Tsali Care Center.

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Minimum one year nursing experience required and at least six months MDS/Care Planning and long‑term care experience required or 3 years of work‑related experience in Long Term Care may qualify for proficiency requirements.
• Valid NC driver’s license required.
• Position requires program proficiency upon hire.
• Must have knowledge of…