MDS Coordinator - RN

The MDS Coordinator:

1. Makes clinical decisions to guide the effective practice of the geriatric nursing utilizing physician direction and nursing judgment. Assists in direct resident care such as handling or moving residents.
2. Assess the health status of the residents and communicate the information with appropriate members of the health care team. Utilized the nursing process, nursing and medical practices and procedures, following laws and regulations that pertain to long term care to meet resident needs.
3. Coordinates and participates in planning and implementation of admissions and discharges of residents. Ensures establishment of level of care status for residents upon admission, quarterly updates and reviews for significant changes.
4. Coordinates all disciplines in the resident assessment and care planning process.
5. Ensures that a comprehensive plan of care is developed for each resident, and that the plan is reviewed and revised as necessary. Incorporates new orders and changes in condition. Communicates changes in the plan of care to team members.
6. Coordinates documentation of the MDS and Medicare Assessments by the interdisciplinary team.
7. Heads care conference or delegates the duty to appropriate staff members. Maintains a liaison with residents, their families, other departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident's needs.
8. Documents pertinent resident care and assessments using common medical terms and approved abbreviations. Utilizes manual forms and computer documentation as outlined in facility policies.
9. Supervises and directs team members in the delivery of care, utilizing facility policies and procedures. Utilizes leadership and supervisory skills to work harmoniously with team members. Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
10. Prepares and administers medication and medical and nursing treatment to meet medical orders.
11. Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
12. Responds to emergency and/or life-threatening situations and provides whatever assistance is required.
13. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all circumstances.
14. Participates in staff development programs. Coordinates and participates with orientation of new staff members.
15. Keeps abreast of latest developments by attending workshops and reading professional journals.
16. Works beyond normal working hours, during the week, on weekends and holidays, when necessary.
17. Maintains GSS Core Values.