MDS Coordinator
Company: Alden Estates of Naperville
Location: Naperville
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Resident Care Coordinator is an
experienced Health Care Provider who ensures a current care plan
and MDS for all residents and that all documents pertaining to plan
of care are consistent in accordance with current Federal, State,
and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies
and as may be directed by the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN, or LPN in this
state. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified
within 90 days of employment. Working knowledge of OBRA, IDPH and
IDPA (for homes in Illinois) and Wisconsin DQA (for homes in
Wisconsin) standards and methods of documenting according to those
standards. Must be able to read, write and speak the English
language in an understandable manner. Must possess the ability to
deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel,
government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess
leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with
personnel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move
intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with
the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this
position can be fully met. Must be able to relate to and work with
the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile
people. Must be aware and subject to exposure to infectious waste,
diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the HIV AIDS and
Hepatitis B Viruses. Must possess computer skills. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Review the department---s policy and procedures, Job
Descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make
recommendations to the Administrator. Follow established
departmental policies and procedures. Oversees the scheduling,
completion, and accuracy of all MDS item sets. Coordinate the
development of a written plan of care for each resident that
identifies the problems/needs/concerns for the resident. Check for
adequate description of problems, resident centered goals, which
are realistic and measurable and multi-disciplinary approaches to
goals. Chairs resident care plan conference and relays all concerns
from resident and/or family/responsible party to the Administrator.
Oversee that residents/ families/responsible parties are contacted
in relation to participation in care plan conferences per RAI
guidelines. Plan, conduct, and participate in In-service Education
Program as it pertains to the RAI process. Assist in implementing
and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the
new employee to the RAI process and data entry. Attend and
participate in continuing education programs. Monitor resident---s
medical record, including MDS, Cardex, Care Plans, progress notes,
Physician Order Sheets, Flow records, monthly nursing summaries,
IDT notes/assessments, etc. for consistency and content. Address
discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do
not meet program standards to appropriate department manager and
Administrator. Maintain ICD-9 codes for current diagnosis. Report
IT concerns to help desk timely. Participate in the development,
maintenance, and implementation of the facility---s QAPI program.
Attend relevant meetings as directed by the Administrator. Perform
other related duties as assigned.
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