Purpose:
The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, policies, and regulations that govern this facility.
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Primary Job Duties:
- Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
- Ensure that assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner. Report problems to the Director of Nursing.
- Coordinate the development of a written plan of care as assigned.
- Oversee and lead Care Conference meetings with residents and families.
- Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and governmental agencies that may be involved in the resident assessment/care plan functions of the facility.
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to help you keep abreast of charges in your profession, as well as to maintain a current nursing license.
- May serve as staff nurse or treatment nurse as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- The MDS Coordinator shall be a licensed nurse (LVN or RN) and shall be employed full time. Possible weekends and holidays worked.
- Must have current unencumbered active licensure/certification.
- Geriatric Nursing experience preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English language.
- Must have adequate writing skills to perform required documentation duties.
- Must be proficient in computer use, emails, and MDS software programs.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to communicate tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Should have good verbal communication skills.
- Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Must have leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other departments and staff.
Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to infectious waste and disease (including HBV and HIV).
- Must be able to cope with emotional and hostile residents, families, staff, guests, and other visitors.
- Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Equipment Used:
Fax, copier, telephone, shredder, computer, laptop, stapler, hole punch, letter opener, file cabinets, scissors, printer, scanner, and other various office equipment.
Efforts have been made to develop the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that the duties and requirements listed herein are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to you if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to the position, or is necessary in an emergency.