MDS Coordinator

Waterville Residential • Full-time • Waterville, NY, US • 3w ago

WRCC is seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator to join our talented team of healthcare professionals! Our facility is located in the quiet town of Waterville NY and boasts a long commitment to the surrounding communities we serve. With a homelike environment, and a team of staff members that feel like family, Come join the WRCC, where our mission is to provide quality of care to those that we serve, every day!

Job Summary: Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and carries the responsibility for completing the nursing sections of the MDSassessment for and coordinating its completion with appropriate participation of all other disciplines.Completes all MDS+ information coordination to allow the final report to be completed and submitted on time.

Develops/ follows a schedule prescribed by regulation for the IDCP team to complete timely and accurate assessments.

Shall complete sections of the MDS form using sources of information such as the residents record, the residents, his/her family, direct care staff, residents physician, licensed professionals from all disciplines and consultants

Must sign and date the end of the assessment at R-2B to certify that all assessments are complete

Attends weekly Medicare meetings and presents patient status, progress and assist in discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items as directed

Attends other facility requested meetings per Administrator requests and reports to team based on parameters and objective of the meeting

Serves as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate and respectful manner at all times.

Responsible to perform QA and report to QA committee per ADM. Collaborates with facility leaders in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising and monitoring facility wide performance improvement activities.

Ensures timely and accurate completion of MDS and CAA’s per MDS regulations

Participates in and plans education programs directly related to MDS services as well as center regulatory education required for compliance as requested

Participates in facility care planning

Ensures timely submission of all MDS assessments to CMS.

Collaborates with therapy, nursing and billing department as it relates to NOMAC

Ensures work areas are kept clean, neat and safe environment

Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the industry as well as to maintain a professional status.

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure that patient/resident’s rights are protected

Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and to respond effectively and efficiently.

Complies with all safety and compliance protocols and programs as well as company policies and procedures

Regulatory Requirements:

Basic knowledge of LTC regulations

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge. Point Click Care (PCC) preferred

Basic knowledge of LTC reimbursement (PDPM& CMI)

Good oral and written English communication skills

Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with a current license to practice in NYS

RAC - certification is highly encouraged

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