MDS Coordinator

Position: MDS Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Day Shift (Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts)

Compensation: Based on experience

Work Location: In person at 1800 14th Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410

Duties:

• Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) on (1) new admissions, (2) assigned residents, and (3) any permanent significant change in condition of resident
• Notifies interdisciplinary team of need for completion of MDS upon a permanent significant change in resident's condition
• Visits and observes residents when completing MDS. Coordinates with staff and other resources (family members, physician, etc.) when providing care to the resident
• Participates in morning report to identify new admissions, changes in resident condition, and any other resident concern.
• Uses data contained in resident medical record when complete MDS focusing on information covering 90 days from previous reviewed MDS to include medication and treatment sheets, Activities of Daily Living, laboratory reports, and psychotropic medications.
• Completes resident assessment protocol summary detailing concerns regarding resident, interventions attempted, success of interventions, and identifying areas in resident medical record where additional information may be found
• Conducts review of restorative services provided to residents to determine need for particular skilled service; i.e., speech, physical, or occupational therapy.
• Coordinates the preparation of the overall plan of care on assigned residents

Requirements:

• Must possess a current, active valid RN license (required)
• AANAC RAC-T Certification for MDS (preferred or must obtain within 1 year post-hire)
• Advanced knowledge of EMR systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Utilization review: 1 year (preferred)

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