What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Genacross Lutheran Services?
MDS Coordinator
Full Time
** Pay rate is $36.72/hour **
Genacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support.
In support of the Director of Nursing, the MDS Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling of MDS assessments (skilled and long-term care) per RAI guidelines to capture the most accurate level of care.
What will I do as a MDS Coordinator with Genacross?
- Responsible for ensuring MDS assessments are scheduled and locked (Z0500B) per Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) guidelines.
- Submit to the QIES/ASAP database per RAI guideline.
- Responsible to provide skilled charting guidelines for skilled residents.
- Responsible to track changes with the InterACT log.
- Complete the ECS compliance log per the defined ministry process and procedures.
- Complete reports as assigned by the ED, DON, and Director of MDS/Case Management.
- Provide primary diagnosis/codes for referrals.
- Ensure resident care plans are updated with Physical Order copies.
- Ensure resident care plans are updated with therapy representative (typically on a daily basis).
- Attends Clinical Management Meetings as requested by DON or Clinical Manager.
- Reports hazardous incidents, including but not limited to, injuries, equipment, etc. to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor.
- Implements and follows disaster plans in the event of an emergency.
- Participates in committees as assigned i.e. QAPI, Care Conferences, and Risk Meetings.
- Assist in doctor rounds and wound treatments for the residents.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
MDS Coordinator Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field required.
- Current State of Ohio LPN or RN License required.
- 1 or more years of MDS experience required.
- Infection control knowledge or passion for the Health Center is a plus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn new software application as required by the position.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives, managers, supervisors and direct care staff, as well as residents, families and physicians.
- Understands directions; communicates and responds to inquiries promptly.
- Passion for Mission: A genuine passion for Genacross Lutheran Services' mission of compassion and service to others is essential. Understanding and embracing the organization's faith-based values is important in effectively representing Genacross to the community.
Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clientscolleagues.
We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K plan with 4% employer contribution
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
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