MDS Coordinator

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator is responsible to assure the thorough, timely, and accurate completion and submission of all MDS assessments. The MDS Coordinator assists with care planning, attends interdisciplinary (IDT) reviews, and provides education regarding the MDS process. The MDS Coordinator is responsible to understand and remain informed as to best practice and ongoing updates by CMS and other regulatory agencies regarding MDS policy and reporting processes. The MDS Coordinator will also perform duties and responsibilities of the RN Case Manager as assigned.

It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values of the organization. The employee shall support the organization's strategic plan, the goals and direction of the quality assurance performance improvement process, and activities.

Requirements:

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
• Current basic cardiac life support (BCLS) certification
• Minimum of (2) years of clinical nursing in a long term care facility experience required
• Minimum of (1) year experience as an MDS Coordinator required

Knowledge/Skill:

• Must possess good work ethics and a professional image at all times
• Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, CDPH state regulations, CCS, and TJC (hospital, nursing care center, and laboratory) accreditation requirements as applicable to job
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications as applicable to job
• Possess strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Works responsibly in a team environment as well as independently
• Manages confidential information effectively and appropriately
• Must be enthusiastic and positive in the work of census building and relationship management

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

• Collaborates with the team to collect MDS information and submit reports promptly, meeting expected deadlines

• Reviews data thoroughly and assures corrections are made appropriately
• Understands the electronic transmissions to the state and/or federal regulatory agencies
• Understands the final validation process for reporting and assures compliance routinely
• Notifies appropriate interdisciplinary team members of any questions related to the MDS data, delays in data entry, and system problems
• Files MDS documents timely
• Assists in the preparation of all requests from appropriate state and/or federal regulatory agencies
• Completes the MDS and related assessments as required by CMS and state regulation
• Attends and actively participates in IDT and related care conferences
• Participates in staff education related to care planning, weekly summaries, and MDS assessments.
• Evaluates and contributes to the development of resident care plans.
• Notify parents/guardians/significant individuals involved with Resident of upcoming care plan meetings in a timely manner
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS assessment in a timely manner.
• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality patient care planning and delivery
• Create and maintain a system for bench marking quality indicator with other health care providers in relation to MDS assessments
• Participates in continuing education programs in relation to MDS assessments by regularly reviewing current literature and participating in related professional organizations (CAHF, AAPACN, AFL's, and CMS updates, etc.)
• Assists with routine case management/service coordinator duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT

• Practice Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of current practice and the roles and functions of patient care team members as applicable to job

• Ensures compliance with the state and federal regulatory agency standards, and policies of the organization
• Adheres to professional association standards of practice as applicable to job

B. Patient Safety/Risk Management

• Supports the development of an organization-wide patient safety program
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

C. Performance Improvement/Outcome Measurement

• Knowledge of the organization's quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Effective Communication

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills

• Provides communications that is clear and effective.
• Uses positive verbal/nonverbal communications

• Relationship Management

• Builds collaborative relationships in the organization

• Exhibits effective conflict resolution skills