We are looking for an MDS Coordinator to join our team! The MDS Coordinator completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patient's well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
MDS Coordinator Requirements- Valid and current California RN License
- 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course
- BLS or CPR (required)
- 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required
- Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
- Deep medical terminology knowledge
- Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Superb decision-making skills
- Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Primary MDS Coordinator Responsibilities- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
- Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
- Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Complies with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Other Responsibilities- Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders
- Ensures timely response to call lights
- Pain management/intervention
- Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated
- Wound treatments
- Therapy treatments
- Incidents; falls, etc.
- Patient complaints / concerns
- Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated
- Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family
- Care planning as needed
- Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator
PAY SCALE: $50 - $57 / HourDepending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.
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