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Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator
Location: The Landing at Saco Bay Saco, ME 04072
Hours: Full Time
Job Summary:
As the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, you will be responsible for assuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet State guidelines for all Maine Avita
Communities. Included is identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating needs / expectations to responsible parties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments for all residents assigned using discretion and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate and accurate data is submitted.
Conducts resident interviews in compliance with Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements for MDS.
Seeks care staff feedback regarding resident condition/care to ensure accurate coding of MDSs.
Completes full comprehensive MDS Assessment for residents upon admission, annually, and with significant change.
Electronically stores and submits MDS assessments with current EHR system.
Monitors completion of MDSs by all disciplines within time frames prescribed by regulatory guidelines.
Advises leadership of incomplete and/or untimely assessments.
Advises supervisor of persistent issues related to non-compliant documentation on assigned residents.
Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/CAAs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents.
Monitors and ensures completion of 7-day look-back documentation within prescribed MDS timeframe.
Participates in Care Plan meetings, as requested by RCD/ED.
Monitors and audits clinical record documentation on assigned residents to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Promotes and participates in ongoing education related to all aspects of the MDS process, inside and outside the Community, to maintain and enhance knowledge of current / new regulations.
Will report and review the current case mix at each community to the Executive Director and Resident Care Director.
Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimal Eligibility Requirements:
Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse, completed state-required training
Requires the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
Previous MDS Experience required
Possess a valid Maine driver’s license
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the public
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
Must meet all State health requirements
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Must pass criminal background check
Workplace Respect:
Adheres to and carries out all policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.
Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
Promotes teamwork in the provision of services for residents.
Be a proponent of the community, its mission and all it represents.
Reports on-the-job injuries and or grievances to the supervisor before the end of the shift on the day the injury occurs.
OSHA Category Classification:
Potential for Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogen
Note:
All duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the associate and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
Benefits:
Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.
