MDS Nurse

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 (time-frames 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, LVN or LPN with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.