Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator

Description

Summary & Objective

The Coordinator, MDS oversees and facilitates the completion of resident assessments at nursing facilities. Assures the comprehensive assessments of residents through utilization and completion of the RAI and other assessment tools in accordance with requirements of regulatory agencies.

Essential Functions

• Interfaces with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to assure completeness of findings and the development of a comprehensive care plan.
• Determines and assigns the Assessment Reference date, MDS type, CAA due date and Care Plan date.
• Ensures the RAI data is completed within the regulatory time frame guideline.
• Ensures that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person who completed that portion of the MDS.
• Completes all Admission/Discharge Tracking Records for resident chart or medical record file.
• Signs and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion.
• Complies with Nursing Department policies and procedures.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Coordinates and conducts the interviewing of each residents/staff/families for the resident’s assessment.
• Maintains accurate and complete reports and submits reports as required.
• Reports status of the Interdisciplinary Team compliance within the RAI process to supervisors.
• Collaborates with the management team to identify facility needs to facilitate the RAI process.
• Maintains required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Complies with all policies, laws and regulations at the local, state and federal level.
• Assists with patient and/or resident care needs as need arises.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida
• RAC-CT Certification required or obtained within 1 year of hire
• CPR certification
• 2-3 years of experience in a Health Care Facility, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• BSN preferred
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.