MDS Coordinator at SSM Health summary:
The MDS Coordinator plays a crucial role in monitoring and ensuring the accuracy of resident Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care plans. This position involves effective communication with managed care providers, conducting care plan conferences, and overseeing training related to MDS processes. The MDS Coordinator also ensures compliance with certification regulations and maintains meticulous documentation of care-related activities.
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WI-St Francis Home
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
Monitors resident Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assume accuracy.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with IDT and therapies to determine resident’s potential for improvement and updates care plan.
- Communicates with managed care/insurance providers as required.
- Conducts care plan conferences with IDT members, residents, and families.
- Monitors and communicates changes in the minimum data set process to administration and IDT members.
- Monitors documentation of CNA’s and nursing staff. Conducts training and review of ADL’s and other minimum data set related requirements.
- Obtains prior authorizations for new admissions if required.
- Works in conjunction with Admissions and Medical Records to assure that certification and re-certification regulations are followed.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of geriatric experience with Medicare A coordination experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
Department:
1801000068 RN - SNF
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Keywords:
MDS Coordinator, Minimum Data Set, healthcare, nursing, geriatric care, care plan, licensed nurse, managed care, patient documentation, interdisciplinary team
