MDS Coordinator

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

 

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Bedford Court

Job ID

2025-236196

JOB OVERVIEW

The Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) is responsible for the overall accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process for all guests/residents in the Skilled Nursing Centers. The Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) is responsible to be knowledgeable in the Sunrise skilled nursing philosophy of the Resident Centered Care model and serving our guests/residents in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations to deliver and promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Position Specific

• Coordinate accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) using information in the health information record, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), 24 Hour Report, and others as appropriate.
• Complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial, and Local policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain schedule of the MDS, Care Area Assessment (CAA), Care Plans, and assessments.
• Provides training and education to the skilled nursing clinical team members regarding MDS / Care Plan process and required documentation.
• Facilitate the Triple Check and Medicare meetings weekly.
• Ensure billing information is available for the Business Office to submit to Sunrise CSO on a timely basis.
• Review clinical documentation in the guest/resident health information record routinely for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure CAA process and Care Plan development process are completed timely and accurately.
• Review guest/resident’s Care Plans routinely ensuring individualization, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ensure Individualized Care Plans meet the guest/resident’s medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs as identified in the guest/resident assessments and address the guest/resident’s personal goals.
• Ensure documentation of guest/resident progress to goals are addressed on the weekly / monthly summaries.
• Ensure skilled services documentation supports skilled services provided on a daily basis.
• Proficient in International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10 coding.

Guest/Resident, Family, and Visitor Relations

• Respond to guest/resident, family, and visitor’s request in a timely and professional warm manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all guest/resident information.
• Coordinate and utilize available health care resources.
• Invite and encourage families, friends, and/or responsible parties to participate in the Care Plan process.
• Communicate with families regarding medical care of the guest/resident through the Care Plan process.

Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of the Federal and Sunrise Quality Clinical Indicators.
• Use CASPER/ iQUES database to download and review reports with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Access and review publicly reported nursing home data with IDT.
• Maintain the guest/resident roster/matrix (CMS 802) for all current residents.
• Attend and actively participates in IDT and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and provides analysis of Quality Measures.
• Provide analysis of the Quality Indicators as requested.
• Assist with development of plans for Quality Indicators above the Sunrise threshold.
• Maintain knowledge with the items on the MDS that trigger the Quality Indicators.
• Strive for excellent quality care and service delivery by the demonstration and knowledge of standard practices and excellent resident care and services.
• Assist with the Implementation of the Plan of Correction for federal survey.
• Demonstrate proficiency and regular usage of MDS software, to include SCC (Sunrise Care Connect) and Point Right analytic program.
• Demonstrate and knowledgeable in the following key regulations:
• All Federal, State/Province and Local resident care nursing regulations
• Resident Rights
• Resident Assessment Instrument process
• Actively participates in Federal, State/Provincial, Local surveys

Medication Management

• Demonstrate and is knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (“Right” resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Maintain knowledge in the appropriate medication for appropriate diagnosis for the senior population.
• Provide leadership and follow Sunrise and nursing standards for taking orders from physicians and administering medications.

Restorative

• Maintain knowledge of Restorative Practices of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Lead and follow the documentation guidelines of the Restorative process.
• Train and monitor the designate nursing assistants in the Restorative program.
• Monitor the documentation for the Restorative program.
• Monitor for resident decline/improvement in condition.
• Refer resident/guests to restorative nursing as indicated.

Financial Management

• Assist in the presentation and value of Sunrise’s products and services for our residents, families, team members, and targeted referral sources.
• Understand and manage the department budget to include labor/labour and other expenses and its impact on the community’s bottom line.
• Coordinate with the community team to achieve maximum staff economies and cross training when applicable.
• Understand the internal cost associated with all Sunrise resident care programs.

Risk Management and Safety

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

• Partner in the delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self-study programs during the required timeframe.
• Develop a working knowledge of federal and state/provincial regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching team members.
• Achieve the Team Member Engagement goals and actively lead in the Impact Planning sessions.
• Monitor Skilled Nursing clinical team members to ensure individualized Care Plans are followed and guest/residents receive care and services as designed; report any deficient practices to Director of Nursing Services (DNS), the Executive Director (ED), and the Skilled Nursing Administrator (SNA).
• Hold team accountable and correct actions when necessary and document.
• Attend regular meetings; IDT, Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head Meetings, Town Hall, Quality Improvement, and others as directed by the SNA.
• Keep abreast of professional developments in the field by reading, attending conferences, and training sessions.
• Organize and partner in the delivery of the daily/weekly/monthly educational and training program for all nursing team members.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Driving for Results
• Leading through Vision and Values
• Managing Conflict
• Planning and Organizing
• Presentation and Training Delivery
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
• Technical / Professional Knowledge

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Graduate of approved college/school of nursing
• Maintains a current state/province license as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
• One (1) year supervisory experience in long term care environment which may include recruiting staff, coaching, performance management, and responsibility of daily department operations
• Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Plan Development experience
• Ability to complete the AAPACN (American Association of Post Acute Nursing) Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) certification
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Ability to accurately assess and document assessments
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

 

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).