SUMMARY

Provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ processes. Participates in timely completion of MDS process (Minimum Data Set, discharge and re-entry tracking forms).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the Resident Assessment Coordinator in fulfilling responsibilities, as directed.

• Completes assessments of Residents that directs the plan of care.

• Conducts orientation sessions on the MDS process to all employees involved.

• May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

• Responsible for contacting Medicare benefits hotline as required per company guidelines.

• Develops schedule of due dates for periodic assessments.

• In the absence of the Resident Assessment Coordinator, may perform duties of that position with oversight by a Registered Nurse (if applicable).

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

• Valid State registration as an LPN/LVN

• Knowledgeable of OBRA, Perspective Payment System, and MDS process.