MDS Coordinator for Orchards of Alliance

The Orchards; Ohio; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to lead the assessment process for residents in skilled nursing facilities. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing interdisciplinary teams, and providing essential training to staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly with geriatric care, and be adept at navigating complex regulatory environments. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact on residents' lives. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN or LPN license.
• Requires 12 months of relevant experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Direct the Interdisciplinary Team for effective care planning.
• Monitor quality measures and provide staff training.

Skills

Nursing skills specific to geriatric residents

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license

12 months of experience

Job description

Summary

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating data for input of the resident assessment instrument, PPS and CAAs and the care plan process within the scope of nursing practice with and through the facility specific interdisciplinary team as delegated by the Clinical Documentation Specialist. The MDS Coordinator must ensure compliance in accordance with current professional practice standards, physician’s orders, The Orchards’ policies and procedures and local, state and federal regulations and requirements. Ensures that all appropriate staff receive adequate education and training regarding minimum data set requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Effective leadership that includes supporting core values, addressing zero tolerance behaviors and maintaining active communication with employees working within the MDS process.
2. Tracks Medicare customer days, certifications, and utilization to ensure that the criteria for “skilled services” continues to be met and that documentation supports services provided.
3. Directs the Interdisciplinary Team in ensuring resources affecting RUG levels are provided and communicates opportunities for improvement.
4. Tracks, schedules, and ensures completion of MDS assessments and other components of the RAI process, in accordance with OBRA and Medicare schedules as delegated by the Clinical Documentation Specialist.
5. Directs the Interdisciplinary Team in the development, revision, and facilitation of resident specific Care Plans.
6. Directs and facilitates communication among the Interdisciplinary Team in relation to scheduling changes, established MDS reference dates and deadlines for completion to ensure the most appropriate RUG utilization and Quality Measure Management.
7. Completes or oversees completion of admission and discharge tracking forms, Medicare certifications and maintains a system for identification of specific dates in relation to admissions, re-entry, and discharge.
8. Implements and evaluates the organization’s restorative nursing programs as delegated by the Clinical Documentation Specialist.
9. Monitors and audits MDS’, CAAs, and care plans completed by others to ensure accurate and appropriate data is collected.
10. Implement and Evaluate of Quality Measure management activities for the organization’s skilled nursing facilities.
11. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the MDS, Medicare, Insurance and any other required systems or measures in relation to the overall RAI process.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Attend and direct Medicare/Utilization Review meetings to maximize case mix and minimize negative quality measure outcomes.
2. Serves as a resource for others in relation to the MDS, RUGS and state specific case-mix system.
3. Trains any individuals responsible for completion of the MDS.
4. Provides coverage for nursing staff as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully passing registered nursing or practical nursing licensure exam. Requires at least twelve months of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as any external training).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in West Virginia and Ohio required. Requires periodic renewal through re-certification or continuing education.

Other Skills and Abilities

Nursing skills specific to geriatric residents are needed. May need additional skills with special-need geriatric residents, such as those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or those requiring advanced health care.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities to:

• Effectively deal with residents, families of residents, employees, vendors, and public.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using the English language.
• Analyze situations and formulate an effective course of action.
• Organize and prioritize various work assignments.
• Listen effectively.

Medical Screenings

A Physical and Tuberculosis testing are required annually.

Mental Abilities

• The ability to get along with others and extract information from them.
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• The ability to shift focus from one task to another.
• The ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk or conference table; use hands to finger, handle, or feel when using the telephone or computer; and talk or hear when interacting with various individuals or groups. The employee is occasionally required to stand while conversing with various individuals and conducting training sessions; walk throughout the unit; reach with hands and arms for supplies, binders, and files; stoop, kneel, or crouch to communicate with residents and to place items in or get items from low drawers or shelves; and use his/her sense of smell to detect odors within the unit and emanating from the residents. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, which is generally office supplies such as reams of paper, files, and forms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision for computer and paper detail work; color vision to assess changes in coloring of residents' skin or wounds and to review color-coded spreadsheets or documents; and ability to adjust focus from far to near and from computer to desk or unit hallways.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne viruses and bacteria, as well as blood-borne, fecal-borne, and other bodily pathogens carried by residents. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet while in a private office or resident's room to loud while in resident common areas or at the nurse's station where there are televisions and equipment operating, phones ringing, light to heavy traffic, and people talking.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.