Mds Coordinator; Rn

Title:MDSCoordinator - RN

Job Code:MDS
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Dept:Nursing

Supervisor: DON

FLSA Status:Exempt

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The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator - RN position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument, initiate nursing care plans and ensure completion and transmission of the MDS within regulatory time frames and requirements.

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) according to current rules, regulations and guidelines set forth in the RAIUser manual, including the implementation of Care Area Triggers and Care Area Assessments.
• ManageRAI process and Care Plans according to VHS standards.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, and studies as directed.
• Develop,implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.
• Participate in facility surveys and the development of a plan of correction as it relatesto deficiencies sited in the resident assessment/care plan areas.
• Schedule resident assessment/care plan meetings and inform appropriate department supervisors accordingly.
• Assistin contacting outside members of the care plan team, including resident'srepresentative/family members regarding participation in care plan meetings.

• Conductor coordinate the interviewing of each resident for the resident's assessment.
  
  Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need forspecial assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the assessment date of newly admitted residents.
• Ensure that all members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment and that they are aware of penalties, including civil monetary penalties for false certification.
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (interim and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicates the care to be given,goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible foreach element of care.
• Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing and mental and psychosocial needs.
• Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed within fourteen days of the resident's admission.
• Ensure that a comprehensive care plan is completed within twenty-one days of the resident's admission.
• Encourage the resident and family members to participate in the development and review ofthe plan of care.
• Develop the schedule of activities required for the completion of the Resident'sassessment process.
• Assistthe Director of Nursing Services and relevant supervisors in ensuring that all personnel providing direct care to the resident are aware of the plan of careand that they refer to the care plan prior to administering daily care.
• Ensure that quarterly and annual MDS and care plan reviews are completed per the schedule in the RAI Manual.
• Ensure that a complete assessment is conducted within fourteen days of a significant change in the resident's condition.
• Coordinate the review and revision of the care plan by the interdisciplinary team(including hospice, if appropriate) after each quarterly review to ensure thatthe care plan is revised to reflect the change in status.
• Assistthe DON and other relevant supervisors in maintaining good rapport and morale between and within departments to ensure a team effort in providing consistent quality care.
• Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS.
• Signand date the MDS to certify its completion.
• TransmitsMDS per state and federal regulations.

• Actas Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
• Serveon other committees as required or requested by the Administrator or DON.
• Provide written or oral reports as requested by various committees as it relatesto resident care planning.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees that pertain to assessment and/or care plan functions.

• Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals,physicians, consultants and governmental agencies that may involve assessment and care…