MDS Coordinator

Saba Health Care • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 4w ago

Willing to train the right candidate!

JOB SUMMARY: The MDS/Care Plan Coordinator is an experienced health care provider who ensures an accurate assessment and up-to-date care plan for all residents and that all records pertaining to resident care are consistent with the plan of care and are descriptive of the care rendered. The CPC communicates the condition of the resident to the family, coordinates the completion of all Comprehensive Resident Assessments and reports to the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A current State of Illinois license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical

Nurse.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.
AANAC certification preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
Must have working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general nursing, geriatric nursing, the MDS, and it’s computer application (EMR).

Must have good managerial, organizational, planning, computer, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to initiate, complete and update care plans.
Ability to conduct in-service training of nursing staff on care plans, documentation, and EMR application.
Ability to monitor resident EMR records for consistency and content.
Ability to identify problems and to communicate those problems to the Director of Nursing and staff concerned.
Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS standards and methods of documentation in accordance with those standards.

MAIN DUTIES:

Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
Coordinate the completion of the MDS upon:
a) initial admission
b) readmission
c) quarterly
d) annually
e) the occurrence of a significant change
f) and as needed for PPS/Insurance Reimbursement
Provide calendar monthly and as needed of scheduled MDS assessments and Care Plan Conferences.

Assure the timely completion of each section of the MDS by proper department, signing of the form by staff on EMR, and its resident appropriateness.

Confer with each department regarding any problems that occur in its sections of the MDS and arrange for re-education when necessary

Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physician quarterly. Update/ clarify ICD-9 coding as appropriate.

Conduct weekly MDS Pre-planning and Medicare meetings to ensure timely and

accurate completion.

Monitor and assist staff in all departments regarding EMR charting, documentation and achieving Care Plan goals in accordance with the resident’s MDS.

Communicate resident care plan and progress to staff, resident and family.
Conduct in-service training of nursing staff every three months as needed on care plans and documentation.
Audit sample EMR charting monthly to ascertain proper nursing charting and documentation of care given and directly confer with those employees who are not properly documenting.

Record, report and follow up discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards.
Work closely with the Director of Nursing and other department heads to ensure consistency in care.
Coordinate resident Care Plan with physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy department to ensure proper care and treatment when clinically appropriate.

Follow up on nutritional assessments by the dietary consultants with reporting to the nursing staff and appropriate documentation.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights.
Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control and evacuation policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Related Jobs

MDS Coordinator

Saba Health Care • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3w ago

RN MDS

Willing to train the right candidate! JOB SUMMARY: The MDS/Care Plan Coordinator is an experienced health care provider who ensures an accurate assessment and up-to-date care plan for all residents and that a...

Easily Apply

3w ago

VIEW JOB

MDS Nurse Coordinator

Central Nursing Home • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 1w ago

RN MDS

Job Summary The MDS Coordinator will assist MDS and restorative teams regarding proper assessment of residents within their designated facilities. Responsible for assuring compliance with federal and state guidel...

Easily Apply

1w ago

VIEW JOB

MDS Director

ALIYA of Oak Lawn • Full-time • Oak Lawn, IL, US • 1w ago

RN MDS

ALIYA Healthcare is a medium business in Oak Lawn, IL. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to raise the bar on quality care and a positive environment. Our work environment includes: Gro...

Easily Apply

1w ago

VIEW JOB

MDS Coordinator

Saba Health Care • Full-time • Berwyn, IL, US • 4w ago

RN MDS

Easily Apply

4w ago

VIEW JOB

RN ED FT 3p-3a/7p-7a

Trinity Health • Full-time • Maywood, Illinois, USA • 3d ago

RN ER

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and s...

3d ago

VIEW JOB

Special Procedures Nurse, CCD5 - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $39.38 - $73.98 / hour • 5d ago

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as an Special Procedures Nurse located in Hyde Park. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches...

5d ago

VIEW JOB

Staff Nurse (RN), Med-Surg - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $39.38 - $73.98 / hour • 1w ago

RN Med-Surg

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 5NW Med/Surg department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approac...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Staff Nurse (RN), Hematology, Oncology - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $39.38 - $73.98 / hour • 1w ago

RN Oncology

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse in the 10W Hematology/Oncology department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most inn...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Staff Nurse, Neonatal ICU - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $39 - $73 / hour • 1w ago

RN ICU

Job Description Join UChicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse in the NICU. Eligilble for a Sign on Bonus up to $5,000! A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Waterford Care Center • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 1w ago

The Waterford Care Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will be assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing...

Easily Apply

1w ago

VIEW JOB