MDS Coordinator

Where Youll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE : Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The MDS Coordinator / RN is responsible for the coordination of the MDS / Resident Assessment Instrument and assist in the ongoing education of those preparing the MDS. Responsible for the electronic transmission of the MDS / Resident Assessment data to the State Department of Health. Demonstrates the knowledge to complete the MDS / Resident Assessment Instrument. Facilitates communication between the interdisciplinary team. Assist in the assessment of the resident in the planning of care and in the evaluation of the plan of care according to the policies and procedures while maintaining standards of the State Nurse Practice Act. Assists in screening for Skilled Nursing Facility admits.

All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to policies procedures and guidelines of the Medical Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Schedule and complete the MDS and RAPs according to the State and Federal guidelines.
• Input data into the computer system.
• Assist and train other members of the interdisciplinary team to complete their portion of the MDS.
• Complete resident interviews as needed for completion of the MDS.
• Transmit MDS data to the State Department of Health.
• Aims testing
• Does Dr rounds orders consults
• Participate on Fall committee and Psychosocial committee
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Does the initial nursing care plan and facilitates its implementation.
• Screen for Nursing Facility admits. .
• Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient / family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meet the educational needs of patient / family / co-workers utilizing principals of teaching / learning.
• Delegate nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications / competency and patient care.

Job Requirements

Education : Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing. Licensure : Licensed to practice registered nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state. Graduate Nurse (G.N.) must practice under the supervision of a registered nurse while the work authorization to practice is valid. Experience : Basic MDS training preferred .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Corporate Risk Management,Electronics,Infection Control,Bakery,ELV,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1