MDS Coordinator (RN)/(LPN)

The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. The role involves identifying resident acuity and needs, completing assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned, and communicating with families and responsible parties.

Requirements

• Manages MDS Assessments based on CMS guidelines.
• Coordinates, records, updates, and monitors all minimum date sets.
• Participates in clinical meetings.
• Coordinates in patient/family care conferences for skilled residents/patients.
• Collects and reports data on topics such as resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Coordinates communication between residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, & payor source.
• Coordinate the timely development and completion of resident assessment (MDS).
• Understands and applies MDS/PPS rules using the Utilization Guidelines for every assessment.
• Coordinates the timely development of a written plan of care for each resident, including measurable objectives.
• Understands the financial concepts and implications of RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix.
• Ensures all MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported per state and federal requirements.
• Assists with staff education for supportive documentation, to include but not limited to, late loss ADLs.
• Reviews quality metrics in coordination with clinical leadership to monitor trends for quality assurance process improvement action planning.
• Monitors quality reporting program data to validate accuracy and ability to avoid payment rate penalties.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.