register nurse mds coordinator - Bowling Green, KY, United States - Healthcare Nursing Center

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident


• Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates


• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process


• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.


• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding


• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines


• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)


• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized programs


• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members


• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records


• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology as required, may participate in quality assurance activities


• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy


• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

• RN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care.


• LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.

pay scale: $58,000 - $75,000