The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of patient / resident care from admission through discharge.
Starts and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge / re-entry and tracking forms through the PCC system
Follows up with staff to assure compliance to standards of documentation
Collect data for each resident and interviews staff and residents as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the MDS 3.0 User manual
Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient's care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure correct payment by Medicare / Medicaid and insurance programs
Provides interdisciplinary schedule for all MDS assessments and care plans
Participating in daily Interdisciplinary Team Meeting and other meetings such as PDPM meetings, Care plan meetings, Triple Check Meetings
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team and will function as part of the nursing management team.
Qualifications :
Must have a current, unencumbered LVN or RN license in Texas
Must have a minimum of 2 years of direct hands-on nursing experience
Must have a minimum of 2 years of long-term care experience