MDS Coordinator

Job Summary:

The MDS Coordinator prepares individualized care plans for Health Care Center residents and patients according to State and Federal regulations; ensures that these care plans are followed and updated as needed. Monitors quality of care standards according to the CMS 5-star quality of care indicators.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets the MDS schedule and assures Minimum Data Set forms are completed in a timely manner by overseeing multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensures resident care is delivered as ordered according to Federal and State guidelines by making rounds and reviewing residents’ charts periodically.
• Ensures individual care plan approaches are being carried out or changed as needed by interacting and communicating daily with the patient staff.
• Ensures weekly care plan meetings are performed on time by the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supports proactive change by researching health, safety, and continuing education information related to nursing. Seeks continuous improvement of Salemtowne’s nursing care.
• Supports and promotes Salemtowne Shines culture and philosophy.7. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following safety standards and procedures; and complies with legal regulations.
• Support the organization's mission and values by becoming familiar and acting in accordance with the policies and procedures as outlined in Salemtowne's Employee Handbook.
• Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• In-depth knowledgeable of medical coding: ICD-10
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to model person-centered practices and provide direction to other team members as needed.
• Knowledgeable of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Sound analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage.
• Excellent time management and execution.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) educational program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with NC Board of Nursing.
• Two (2) years of Minimum Data Set and PDPM experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, and/or push up to 50 lbs.
• Normal sitting, pulling/pushing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Standing and sitting for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

Work in a clean, well-lighted facility. Possible work hazards include bloodborne pathogens, airborne particles, moving parts, muscular pains, and strong offensive odors.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.