MDS

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS process from admission to discharge within a long-term care setting.

You will work with the facility team to ensure accurate coding, timely assessments, and compliance with federal and state regulations, while maintaining current MDS statuses and schedules.

Qualifications

• RN licensure within the state and at least two years' MDS experience in long-term care.
• LVN/LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications.
• Must have current AANAC RAC-CT certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facility team to assess resident needs.
• Coordinate MDS meetings and assessment reference dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state MDS regulations.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Maintain current MDS status per guidelines.
• Support tracking of MDS schedules and data entry.
• Code MDS accurately from records and interviews.
• Attend meetings to gather information and update records.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as needed.
• Submit required documentation electronically per policy.

Skills

MDS coordination

Care management

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure (state)

2 years MDS in long-term care

AANAC RAC-CT certification

Tools

MDS software

Electronic health records

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information int appropriate computerized programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities.
• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

RN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.