MDS Coordinator-RN

MDS Coordinator-RN – Ensign Services

Schedule:

Mon‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, these are not the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports in QAPI to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.
• Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
• Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.
• Accomplishes the MDS sections as assigned.
• Fulfills CAAs as required.
• Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.
• Implements monthly infection tracking log.
• Concludes UDA’s during observation period.
• Finalizes diagnosis coding and creates diagnosis sheets.
• Confirms skilled physician’s certification.
• Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.
• Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.
• Delivers teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion.
• Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation.
• Signs off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other related health care facility.

• Must possess an active license to practice as a RN/LVN/LPN license valid in this state.
• Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred.

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and annually.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401K (Match).
• Daily Pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Scholarship Opportunities.
• Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

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EOE disability veteran.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care