Job description
At The Glen our MDS Coordinator is responsible for compliance
with documentation of care and services provided to support the highest quality of life.
Why Choose The Glen:
ASSIGNED SHIFT: Shift is normally an eight-hour shift but could be more or less and hours could be changed depending on the needs of The Glen. (Assignment may vary) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
with documentation of care and services provided to support the highest quality of life.
Why Choose The Glen:
- Our Management Team and Board of Directors work to honor the rich history of The Glen, and ensure that The Glen remains at the forefront of our industry and a vital part of the local community for over 124 years.
- We are an organization culture focusing on “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life.
ASSIGNED SHIFT: Shift is normally an eight-hour shift but could be more or less and hours could be changed depending on the needs of The Glen. (Assignment may vary) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Well organized and self-motivated.
- Computer skills appropriate to job functions
- R.N. or Licensed Practical Nurse with current LA license
- Long term care & MDS experience desirable
- Strong clinical nursing skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks and manage stress
- Initiate and complete MDS assessments on all non-Medicare residents within regulatory guidelines and timelines set forth in the most current RAI manual.
- Compile information for completion of MDS assessments. Employee will be required to conduct resident interviews, obtain input from the resident representative, and perform hands-on resident assessment, medical record review, and interview of direct care staff on all shifts.
- Accountable for compliance and consistent application of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Resident Abuse Reporting and Prevention Policies, and State and Federal Code requirements pertaining to long-term care nursing service.
- Initiate and coordinate all appropriate risk assessments according to the resident’s individual risks and care needs. Coordinate with the care team to develop interventions to address individual risks.
- Initiate and coordinate baseline care plan for all non-Medicare residents on admit.
- If the MDS Coordinator is a LPN, the DON will serve as the RN Assessment Coordinator.
- RN MDS Coordinator will serve as the RN Assessment Coordinator. He/she will coordinate interdisciplinary completion of the MDS assessment tool between dietary, social services, nursing, and activities. The RN MDS Coordinator is responsible for reviewing the entire. MDS for accuracy prior to the assessment being closed.
- Responsible for coordination of updates and revisions to the plan of care on all non-Medicare residents as changes in resident care or preferences occur.
- Schedule, attend, and lead care plan conference. Follows up on resident/resident representative concerns expressed during care conference. Communicates problems to DON and makes recommendations for addressing these problems.
- Schedule MDS assessments and care plan conference per timeline set forth in RAI manual. Coordinates with Medicare nurse on assessment scheduling for residents once Medicare services are discontinued.
- Tracks assessment due dates at least 6 weeks prior to actual completion date. Provides list of residents with upcoming assessments to therapy at least 6 weeks prior to the resident’s assessment reference date for screening.
- Ensures supporting documentation is present as required by supportive documentation guidelines.
- Works with the Social Services Director on Advanced Care Planning and development of the plan of care based on resident’s advanced directives decisions.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Obtains consents for medications and restraints as required.
- Is familiar with facility Quality Indicators and Quality Measures. Works with DON / Administrator to accurately answer and implement interventions to ensure quality care.
- Is familiar with Case Mix Index. Captures documentation required to support accurate reimbursement.
- Completes 672 / 802.
- Conducts Interdisciplinary Team rounds.
- Communicates with Household Nurse Leaders. Offers advice, guidance, and support for addressing resident care needs. Serves as a resource to staff in clinical decision-making.
- May participate in staff training related to completion of supportive documentation.
- Communicates residents’ problems and changes in status to physicians. Rounds with physician as needed. Coordinates plan of care with the facility Medical Director.
- Receives and transcribes physician orders as needed.
- Attends conferences and / or training regarding MDS updates, Quality Measures, computer software updates, and payment models.
- Attends key staff meetings.
- Attends other meeting as requested by DON/Administrator.
- Quality Assurance / Process Improvement tasks as assigned by DON/Administrator.
- Ability to function as a household nurse in emergency situations.
- Assists and participates in activities related to facility inspection or investigation by regulatory or accrediting agencies.
- Assists with clinical emergencies.
- Assists Medicare nurse with MDS/care plans when Medicare census high.
- Serves as back up for facility submissions in the absence of the Medicare Case Manager. Answers warnings and rejections on validation reports. Submits validation reports to DON.
- May supervise C.N.A.s when working as household nurse leader.
- Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
- Extensive walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, typing, reaching
- Competitive pay-rate
- Group medical, dental and vision plans
- Supplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays on hire
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
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