Development​/MDS Coordinator

Staff Development & MDS Coordinator (RN)

This position reports directly to the facility Director of Nursing Services for Staff Development role and directly to the Administrator for MDS Coordinator role.

Responsible for planning, organizing and delivering new hire orientation and in-service education in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that employees are adequately trained in order to provide the highest degree of quality care. Participates in Resident Assessments Process through completion of the pertinent items on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the accompanying Care Area Assessments (CAAs).

Participates in developing individualized resident Care Plans, identifying the needs of the resident and projected outcomes; as required by Federal and State regulations.

Essential Position Duties:

• Conducts new hire orientation program adhering to state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Conducts facility mandatory in-service training programs as required by state and federal laws and facility policies and procedures. Communicates in-service calendar to staff and ensures in-service training is offered at convenient/required times.
• Ensures initial medical clearance prior to date of hire.
• Ensures Orientation online education is completed with passing scores.
• Creates employee personnel file upon completion of initial orientation.
• Coordinates and facilitates the CNA training program at frequency needed to meet facility needs regarding vacancies.
• Researches and develops lesson plans for orientation and in-service program. Ensures that learning objectives, methods of teaching and evaluation/post-test are included and that lesson content is accurate and up-to-date.
• Offers the required continuing education units for RN, LPN, and CNA staff annually.
• Develops training according to adult learning principles which includes delivery of training through a wide variety of mediums, such as lectures, videos, guest speakers, role playing, games, etc.
• Collaborates with department managers and identifies through direct observation and staff feedback the training needs for staff
• Coordinates completion of Competency Skills Checklists as requested for all positions. Completes competency skills for Licensed Staff and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Maintains detailed educational profiles for each employee and ensures employees complete required compliance and other training by maintaining accurate, detailed attendance records and regularly reconciling with current employee listing
• Instructs and ensures, based on reference material (i.e., PDR's, Federal, State Regulations, facility Policy & Procedure manuals etc.) maintained at nurses' station, is current. Recommends written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Supports, teaches, and monitors facility employees for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists on the nursing floor and provide direct care to residents as needed.
• Coordinates with Infection Preventionist regarding control program for facility, including tracking and trending of facility infection on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Contributes to the center interdisciplinary RAI process while following RAI guidelines for completion, computer coding and electronic transmission of the MDS.
• Coordinates the completion of the resident assessment instrument: MDS, and CAAs, OSA'sin accordance with the current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
• Assists with developing resident(S) plan of care in conjunction with other IDT members.
• Attends/participates in educational programs to maintain knowledge with current RAI/PPS regulations.
• Attends facility in-services and department/facility meetings as applicable.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to location/company safety standards for the healthcare professional.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with and…