MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator)

The MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) is a registered nurse designated by the facility to determine the resident's acuity level and document in the resident's medical record.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and determines the level of care on all new admissions

• Assumes responsibility for all level of care changes within the facility

• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity change and sends forms to the appropriate agency for processing, as required by state law

• Participates in communicating changes of acuity level of residents to the Medical Director, Administrator; Admission director and D.O.N

• Attends daily admission meeting, as needed

• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS and ensures completion of MDS within days of admission

• Completes the Resident Assessment Protocol RAP form within guidelines

• Participates in facility's and or nursing committees as requested

• Maintains accurate records of resident assessments which are due and communicates with other departments

• Coordinates the completion of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Facilitator of the care planning team. Notifies all disciplines of the care planning schedule

• Assumes responsibility for monitoring and reviewing and transmitting resident data as part of the electronic transmission of MDS

• Performs any work assignments as may be assigned

• Teaches staff to enhance their sill level in providing accurate, timely, and appropriate information into the resident assessment system

• Maintains all operational documentation as indicated by facility management

• Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the facility adheres to all legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with this/her role in carrying out the facility's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS monitoring needs

• Communicates issues and concerns with appropriate personnel

• Maintains professional image and demeanor

Education/Vocational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the New jersey State Board of Nursing; BS in Nursing preferred

• three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience; minimum of two years clinical experience in long-term care nursing; one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid and third-party payor regulations is required

• Experience with MDS Completion