MDS Coordinator

Harmony Waterloo; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Waterloo is seeking an MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS and utilization management in line with federal, state, and local standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with nursing leadership.

The nurse will oversee care plans, documentation accuracy, and audits, while supporting discharge processes and QAPI initiatives to improve care quality and efficiency in a 24/7 health care setting.

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR Certification.
• One year RN experience in long-term care.
• One year CNA experience.
• Knowledge and training in all aspects of the MDS process.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations and professional standards.
• Assist with development of comprehensive care plans coordinating with MDS.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Guest.
• Assist nursing management with review of nurse's notes to ensure care plan adherence.
• Monitor Guest status changes to ensure timely nurse involvement.
• Assure MDS and support documentation accurately reflect Guest and meet regulatory/auditor requirements.
• Perform regular audits of documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with the discharge process.
• Complete required forms and reports.
• Maintain infection control and standard precautions during care.

Education

Current State License as a Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

One year RN experience in long-term care

One year CNA experience

Knowledge of MDS process

Job description

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing and Administrator

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in providing leadership in the management of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and utilization management process in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.

Essential Functions

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

• 1. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• 2. Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans for Guests in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the Guest.
• 3. Coordinate, manage and monitor the written plan of care for each Guest of the facility that identifies the needs of the Guest and goals to be accomplished for each need.
• 4. Assist nursing management with the coordination, management, and review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• 5. Monitor Guest status changes to ensure appropriate and timely nursing or clinical tem involvement.
• 6. Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representation of the Guest and meet regulatory and auditor requirements.
• 7. Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy.
• 8. Assist nursing management with the discharge process.
• 9. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• 10. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• 11. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Guests.
• 12. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• 13. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• 14. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.
• 15. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• 16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
• 17. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization.
• 18. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• 19. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• 20. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• 21. Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization.
• 22. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
• 23. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
• 24. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This role may also come into contact with Guests who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Current State License as a Registered Nurse

C.P.R. Certified

Preferred Education and Experience

One year experience as an R.N. in a long term care setting.

One year experience as a C.N.A.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Knowledge and training in all aspects of MDS process.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmony Waterloo never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.