MDS Coordinator

Westchestercenter; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mount Vernon is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) to enhance patient care. The role involves coordinating resident assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have RN licensure and experience in MDS nursing. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of patients and residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an MDS Nurse.
• Current active RN licensure in the state where employed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates development and completion of resident assessments.
• Ensures timely generation and transmission of MDS.
• Maintains quality assurance programs for resident assessments.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Patient Care

Education

Active RN Licensure

Tools

Sigma

Iques

Visual

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN)

The MDS Coordinator is an integral part of the care team that helps change the lives of our patients and residents each day. As an MDS Coordinator, you are responsible for working proactively in an interdisciplinary environment, including:

1. Coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
2. Coordinates the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, the amount of care, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for care.
3. Ensures the generation and transmission of MDS is complete and timely. Maintains and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of resident assessment.
4. Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment and care plans. Monitors the community's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective actions can be implemented when potential problems occur.
5. Assists the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.
6. Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians, and the community.

Requirements

• Current active RN licensure in the state where employed.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an MDS Nurse.
• Experience in Sigma, Iques, and Visual preferred.