Registered Nurse -MDS Coordinator

Clairidge House Nursing Home, a premiere provider of skiiled nursing services, is recruiting a registered Nurse RN to fill the posiiton of MDS Coordinator.

MDS Coordinator experience is preferred but not required.

MDS training and professional credentialing is available through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).

Full Time Salaried position. Please apply in person or reply to this ad.

The MDS coordinator is an individual licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing and employed by a nursing facility, and is responsible for coordinating and certifying completion of the resident assessment instrument. The MDS coordinator is ultimately responsible for adequately assessing nursing facility residents’ needs using the federally mandated Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and for coordinating individualized resident-centered care. The MDS coordinator works with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, etc.) to develop, revise, update and maintain a comprehensive care plan and ensure that compliance is maintained with state and federal guidelines. The MDS coordinator is responsible for attesting to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), which is the key driver for Medicare payment and many Medicaid reimbursement systems. The MDS Coordinator serves as the expert source for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements. Finally, the MDS Coordinator assists with the coordination of care delivery by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, completing assessments, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information across the care settings.1.Essential Functions: The essential functions listed below are typical examples of work performed by staff members in this job classification. This list is only partial, and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities.

Participate in discharge planning, training, caregiver training, and the provision of resources as needed.

Foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines. Use judgement and make sound independent decisions. Work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public. Speak, read, write and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the jobs. Be knowledgeable of regulations, practice standards, and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the RAI process. Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of the RAI documents. Have the ability to learn computer systems, system applications, and related office equipment. Ensure that the residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are always well-established and maintained. Review resident complaints and grievances associated with the RAI process and care delivery protocols; make written reports of action taken; discuss with the resident, representative and family as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; they are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. Must be a registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may be hired in secondary MDS coordinator positions with RN oversight b.MDS experience or certification is preferred c. At a minimum, must have knowledge of current state and federal regulations, particularly the following pertinent sections of Appendix PP:i.483.20 Resident Assessmentsii.483.21 Comprehensive Resident-Centered Care Plans d. Desired traits: integrity, attention to detail, accuracy, time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines, critical-thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills, care plan development skills, and problem-solving skills.