Purpose of Your Job Position

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and associated processes in the development of the individualized plan of care and the appropriate financial reimbursement for each patient.

Delegation of Authority

As the MDS Coordinator, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

Coordinates the completion of the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and Plan of Care in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures, State and Federal requirements, and following the established interdisciplinary process.
Develops, implements, and communicates to all departments the schedule for completion of the MDS.
Coordinates the timely completion of the MDS process in accordance with OBRA and PPS regulations.

Completes designated nursing sections of MDS, reviews all MDS for completion, and transmits MDS to the state.

Completes the CAA summary, CAA notes, Medicare Assessment tracking form, discharge, and re-entry tracking forms;
Gathers pertinent information regarding patients/residents from personal observations, discussions with nursing staff, patient/resident family members, other members of the interdisciplinary team, etc., and ensures all information is included in the MDS;
In conjunction with clinical team, monitors quality indicators in an ongoing effort to identify both positive and negative trends to improve quality of care provided to all patients/residents;
Coordinates managed care updates and seeks highest reimbursement;
Provides assistance to the UR team during MDS reviews;
Facilitates weekly Medicare meetings, PPS, participates in committees/action plans to further develop the care planning process, and attends all other meetings as directed to assess the need for patient/resident significant changes

.Serves as an educator regarding MDS information, ADL coding, skilled documentation, and all discipline documentation needed for MDS.

Serves as an active and visible member on each unit, and as a resource, observer, and listener to obtain an accurate picture of each patient/resident’s care status.

Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and makes such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary.

Assists in ensuring compliance with State and Federal standards and regulations.

Interacts regularly with Director of Nursing, Nursing Department staff, etc., to develop and monitor indicators to assess the effectiveness of the care planning process.

Effectively communicates with peers, supervisors, and all levels of staff by successfully coordinating the scheduling of all disciplines involved in the care planning process

Effectively collaborates with all staff members, clinical care, and interdisciplinary team members to work towards the provision of maximum quality care for patients/residents.

Follows all established departmental policies and procedures at all times Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Quality Measure Experience Long Term Care

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• MDS/ Long Term Care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida RN or LPN license (Required)

Work Location: In person