MDS Coordinator-Part Time

TITLE: MDS Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISION: Administrator

POSITION GOAL: As a member of the nursing management team, the MDS Coordinator will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS) requirements and ensure compliance in all areas. This position will support the efforts of maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT: Geriatric care is provided in a one story attractive facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and Skills Necessary to Plan, Coordinate, and Organize the requirements of the MDS process.

• Maintains MDS schedule within stated MDS time frames and informs Social Services staff and nursing staff of pending MDS assessments.
• Generates and distributes monthly MDS calendar.
• Creates new assessments on electronic system according to MDS schedule.
• Coordinates and attends quarterly and annual MDS meetings.
• Generates quarterly meetings of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Completes all MDS assessments, CAAs and Care Plans timely and accurately and obtains signatures of all team members involved in completing the assessments.
• Signs MDS for completeness.
• Transmits electronic copy of assessments to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) timely and accurately.
• Creates, signs, and transmits reentry and discharge tracking forms.
• Reconciles all transmissions to CMS.
• Creates and transmits any MDS assessments that need correction.
• Works with CNA preceptors to ensure timely and complete CNA documentation.
• Work with team members to assure good communication of resident needs and goals.
• Assumes responsibility for own self-evaluation and learning.
• Must be knowledgeable of all changes in MDS requirements that may affect accurate completion of assessments.
• Is self-directed and responsible for completing all required documentation.
• Develops comprehensive care plans for facility residents in coordination with the MDS that accurately addresses the needs of the resident.
• Coordinates and monitors the review of nurse's notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Monitors resident status changes to ensure appropriate timely nursing or clinical team involvement.
• Performs regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy and they meet regulatory expectations.

2. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and Skills to Function as a Leader and/or Manager of the MDS Process

• Handles all problems and employees in a professional, consistent and fair manner.
• Maintains correct and professional communications with the public, residents, employees and other agencies, reflecting the mission of the facility.
• Provides a brief written report to DON/Administrator of any chart reviews for documentation and assessments, family or resident issues, employee issues, medication observations, any LTC issues.
• Responds promptly to requests from the Director of Nursing/Administrator within the requested time frame.
• Implements changes as expeditiously as possible, and monitors staff to ensure that the changes are being properly implemented.

3. Demonstrates Knowledge and Skills to Interpret and Communicate Federal and State Regulations

• Ensures confidentiality of all non-public information and meets any HIPAA requirements of all records and files.
• Ensures rules and regulations are applied and communicated to staff.
• Utilizes Policy and Procedure Manual effectively.
• Assist staff with interpretations of regulations when needed.
• Anticipates critical events related to workload and makes prior provisions to deal with them.
• Keeps DON/Administrator informed of critical events and/or negative outcomes.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality of care that complies with State and Federal regulations.
• Keeps up to date on regulations, policies and procedures and assist in communication to other staff members.
• Promotes Quality Assessment Performance Improvement and participates in performance improvement projects when requested.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP: Maintains an excellent working relationship with other department supervisors and nursing services to assure the daily services can be performed without interruption. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a licensed nurse in the State of Tennessee with experience in geriatric nursing
• Knowledge and training in all aspects of the MDS, RAI and CAAs process
• Knowledge and training in all aspects of computer software
• Preparation, training and skills in management and supervision
• Thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices
• Must be knowledgeable in regulatory expectations of geriatric nursing
• Must be knowledgeable in LTC reimbursement

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB: Licensed nurse in the State of Tennessee, CPR Certification

SKILLS: Minimum of two (2) years experience in medical/surgical, rehabilitation nursing. Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to serve as an example to other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in clean, well-lighted, heated and air conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible. Work schedule is 40 hours every week. May need to work overtime as need arises. Holiday and weekend work at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift up to 10 lbs - 33-67% of the time
• Lift 11-24 lbs - 33=67% of the time
• Lift 25-34 lbs - 33-67% of the time
• Lift 35-50 lbs - Up to 33% of the time
• Lift 51-74 lbs - Up to 33% of the time
• Lift 75-100 lbs - 33-67% of the time
• Lift above 100 lbs - Over 67% of the time
• Standing - Up to 33% of the time
• Walking - 33-67% of the time
• Sitting - Up to 33% of the time
• Uses hands to handle, feel - 33-67% of the time
• Reach with arms and hands - 33-67% of the time
• Climb or balance - None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend - 33-67% of the time
• Talk or hear - 33-67% of the time
• Taste or smell - Up to 33% of the time

Any lifting of 35lbs or more requires the use of an assistive device and/or physical assistance.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. This includes all procedures or job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or potential spills or splashes of them.