MDS Coordinator - RN

Dart Healthcare Staffing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to enhance the quality of care for its Guests. This role is pivotal in managing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing care plans, monitoring Guest statuses, and maintaining accurate documentation while fostering a respectful and caring environment. Join a team committed to improving lives in a dynamic healthcare setting that operates 24/7, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN or LPN license to manage MDS processes.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive care plans for Guests.
• Monitor Guest status and ensure compliance with care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of MDS process

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage care plans

Education

Current State License as a Registered Nurse

Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience in long-term care setting

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

MDS Coordinator

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 team involvement.
6. Assure MDS and support documentation are accurate representations 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 performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
11. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive health information of Guests.
12. Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
13. Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interact 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. Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

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 and 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.

Required Education and Experience

1. Current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Education and Experience

1. One year experience as an R.N. or L.P.N. in a long-term care setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Knowledge and training in all aspects of the 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.