MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

MDS COORDINATOR / REGISTERED NURSE - FULLTIME POSITION

Skilled Nursing Facility, Asheboro NC

Fulltime Salaried Position with Benefits!

Job Overview

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAl) / MDS assessments and Care Management process from admission to discharge in accordance to company policies, current practice guidelines, State and Federal guidelines. The MDS coordinator also collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized resident-centered care plans.

Responsibilities & Duties

• The MDS coordinator is responsible in completing the RAI / MDS assessments with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, residents and family members regarding the residents’ health, functional capabilities and needs.
• Complies with company, federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RA! process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensure documentation is completed in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and other care team meetings to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
• Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities P.er company policy.
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and mobility.
• Follow infection control protocols to help prevent the spread of infections.
• Collaborate with other members of the nursing team and members of the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, make revisions as needed and assist in overseeing implementation of the plan.
• Understand and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Physical Demands and Environment

Employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May lift medium to heavy objects including assisting with the movement of residents. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles

and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lori Martin, Recruitment Manager

lori.martin@broadriverrehab.com