MDS Coordinator LPN or RN

MDS Nurse - LPN or RN

Job Summary:

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.

• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.

• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.

• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment and care plans.

• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan.

• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

• Monitor the Facility’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problems areas occur.

• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner. Report problem areas to the Administrator.

• Ensure that a current copy of the MDS Instructor’s Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administrative Functions

  • Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.

  • Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.

• Personnel Functions

  • Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies that may be involved in the resident assessment and care plan functions of the Facility.

  • Meet with and solicit advice from department supervisors concerning the resident assessment and care plan functions of the Facility.

• Nursing Care Functions

  • Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.

  • Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings.

  • Contact and assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident’s representative and/or other interested family members.

• Therapy Functions

  • Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities and determine extent of abilities and limitations.

  • Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.

• Staff Development

  • Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the Facility.

  • Assist in developing any training activities needed concerning resident assessment and care plan skills…