MDS Coordinator RN

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN) Summary: The MDS Nurse works at the facility in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to assess the needs of the residents. Position is onsite. Responsibilities: Qualifications : - Participates in the pre-admission process to ensure essential information needed for MDS optimization is obtained from the referral source(s). - Assists in the review of resident care and the setting of the ARD to ensure the most appropriate ARD is utilized for Prospective Payment System MDS Assessments. - Ensures accurate and timely completion of resident assessments according to state and federal regulations. - Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained from interviews with facility staff, residents, and family members, as well as observation of the resident and medical record review. - Maintains the MDS schedules. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed. - Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of practice. - Well-versed in inter-personal communications. - Familiar with the RAI process and Case Management. Benefits and Perks: “New nurses can participate in a 3-month Long Term Care New Nurse Residency , involving the Ger...