MDS Coordinator, Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The MDS Coordinator assures that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments are completed at appropriate time intervals and that they accurately reflect patient needs for classification into the appropriate Resources Utilization Groups (RUGs) categories.

Has full access to patient health information.

CNA Coordination, insuring education for new employees has been completed as well as education specific to the skilled unit including proper ADL documentation.

Performs as Admissions Coordinator and Discharge Coordinator in their absence.

Responsible for departmental audits and monitoring of regulation for CMS compliance including, but not limited to skin and wound, falls, flu / PNX vaccines and psychoactive medications.

Shift : 24 hrs. per week

Requirements :

Current NC RN or LPN licensure.

Certification in BCLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Possesses knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and SNF state / federal regulation.

Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.