RN or LPN MDS Coordinator Assistant

Kenwood Health Center, LLC Richmond, KY, US

Same day pay available

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.

• Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates

• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process

• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.

• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding

• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines

• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)

• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized programs

• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members

• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records

• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology

• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities ·

• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other

entities per company policy

• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION I REQUIREMENTS:

LPN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire).

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