MDS Coordinator
Company: St. Joseph's Place
Location: Port Jervis
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Job Details: *The MDS Coordinator is responsible for providing
leadership and clinical assistance to all nursing personnel to
ensure facility conformance with Nursing Care Standards as applied
to resource utilization groups. This position is responsible for
accurate completion of MDS 3.0 and accurate documentation to
support MDS assessments.*RESPONSIBILITIES: ** Assesses resident's
potential eligibility for Medicare coverage in the assigned unit.*
Initiates Medicare Certification and recertification for physician
signature as needed.* Ensures that MDS assessments are consistent
with the nurse's notes/CNA accountability and care plans.* Writes
QTR/Annual/Significant notes to support MDS3.0 assessments.* Checks
all MDS scheduled in the software for completion and alerts other
discipline as needed.* Checks MDS and PCC Diagnosis dashboard
daily.* Updates care plan for triggers identified in MDS
assessments which may include actual/potential problems and active
diagnosis as needed.* Provides informal MDS education in unit as
needed.* Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and
interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs
and to provide the care needed as described in departmental
policies and procedures.* Responds to customer concerns as soon as
possible with compassion and understanding.* Promotes a
professional atmosphere through courteous communication.*
Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health
team.* Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for residents,
volunteers, visitors, and staff.* Monitors the environment and
reports deficient areas to appropriate personnel.* Educates
residents and family members regarding release of information
procedures.* Participates in data collection for quality
improvement.* Participates in Quality Improvement and ABAQIS
activities including team membership.* Participates in Quality
Indicator Survey Preparation of residents, families, and staff.*
Participates in monthly Triple Check meeting.* Utilizes data to
improve resident/staff outcomes.* Performs other duties as
assigned.*QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: **Experience: *MDS
coordination experience required. 1-3 years medical surgical
experience as well as long term care and supervisory experience
required.*Education: *Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
BSN preferred.*Licenses / Certifications: *Valid and current NYS
Registered Nurse license. MDS, AANAC certification
preferred.*Other: *If applicable, the individual performing this
job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood
and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this
position are required to exercise universal precautions, use
personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies
concerning infection control.\***\**About Us: **St. Joseph's
Place*St Josephs Place offers 24-hour nursing care, long term and
short term rehabilitation, tracheotomy care, head trauma care,
respiratory care, and psychological services in a comfortable
setting that our residents can call "home." Become part of a team
of highly trained, experienced Physicians, Registered Nurses,
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Physical Therapists, Occupational
Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Registered Dieticians, Certified
Nursing Assistants, Activities Personnel, Social Workers and
Pastoral Care Providers.#WMCHOSTJob Type: Full-time
Keywords: St. Joseph's Place, Paterson , MDS Coordinator, Other , Port Jervis, New Jersey
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