Qualifications:

An approved Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse Program and licensed in the state of practice required. Minimum of 2years of nursing experience in Skilled Nursing Facility. Excellent knowledge of RAI Process, The Federal Medicare PPS process and Medicaid reimbursement required. Thourough understanding of thw Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care plan process.

Responsibilities:

The MDS Coordinator will assist the Director of Nursing with ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State and Certification guidlines. The MDS Coorinator will coordinate the RAI process assuring the timelines and completeness of the MDS,CAAS and Interdiscplinary Care plan.

Essential Functions:

Assist the facility in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations andcertification. Actively participates in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficiencies. Report trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Commitee. Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the completion of the plan of care. Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking,discharge/reentry and Medicaid tracking forms through the AHT system.