MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN
Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join our team as MDS Coordinator!
Job Duties
- Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
- Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required
- Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care
- Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
- Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
- Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
- Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures
- Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
- Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
- Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system
- Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
- Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance