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The Homeplace at Midway - MDS Coordinator

Frey Consulting Group, Frankfort, KY, United States


Qualifications
(MDS Long term care experience required)

Promotes the utilization of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to provide a structured, standardized approach for identification of a resident’s strengths and needs which can then be addressed in an individualized plan of care.

Completes assessment process within regulatory guidelines and facility policy and procedures:

Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) timely and accurately

Completes Care Area Assessments (CAAs) ensuring CAAs are comprehensive and completed on time

Attaches all validating data

Develops comprehensive care plan based on resident assessment

Completes individualized care plan within time frames

Includes all necessary Triggers in care plan

Monitors care plans for updates related to new and discontinued treatments

Sets schedule for RAI process

Utilizes therapy and other treatments to set the correct

ARD d

ate to maximize reimbursement

Participates in

RUG

S huddles to ensure correct data and maximizing of reimbursement

Leads care plan team and ensures all disciplines are in compliance with timeframes

Reviews case mix reports for accuracy and works with the state surveyors if there are problems

Analyzes the RUG category before sealing

Educates certified nurse aides about correct coding and documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and other MDS items for accurate care tracker entry

Communicates with the administrator, director of nursing, and unit managers regarding MDS and other issues as necessary

Keeps current with changes to the RAI and regulations

Initiates and participates in quality assurance activities to monitor Quality Indicators (QIs) and to carry out quality improvement activities.

Conducts training and monitors all staff involved in the MDS process to assure facility-wide compliance.

Required Education:

Associates degree in nursing from accredited college or university

Required Experience:

2 years in long term care with working knowledge of all long term care regulatory requirements; MDS 3.0, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Care Area Assessments (CAAs) process

Required License and/or Certification:

Licensed as RN or LPN in Commonwealth of Kentucky

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) and 403(b)

Christian Care Communities, Inc. is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and providing an equal employment opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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