Overview

MDS Coordinator Primary Responsibilities

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for leading the MDS process for the facility per the RAI Guidelines. This includes assessing resident’s physical and metal functions, documenting data on Minimum Data Set per state and federal guidelines, determining referrals to other health care professionals and using the Care Area Assessments to implement and oversee the resident care plan process.

Responsibilities

MDS Coordinator Essential Functions

• Organizing, managing and completing the MDS process for all residents
• Attending morning meetings daily to monitor order changes, significant changes, pay or changes, etc.
• Complete daily PPS meetings to manage Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid Processes
• Lead or assist in leading resident care plan meetings and following up on issues with appropriate staff
• Maintaining MDS Schedule and communicating to IDT for PPS and OBRA MDS
• Completing all annual, quarterly and significant changes and discharge MDS assessments
• Assist the DON with monitoring the review of nurse’s notes to determine if care plans are being followed
• Attending scheduled in-services, staff meetings, workshop and seminars
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned

IND123

Qualifications

MDS Coordinator Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid RN or LPN license in good standing according to State and Federal requirements
• Must understand the philosophy of and know the principles of the MDS process
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices
• Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning