MDS Coordinator Position Available In Passaic, New Jersey

MDS Coordinator Healthcare Nursing Pompton Lakes Pompton Lakes, NJ Job Details Part-time |

Full-time Estimated:

$77.4K – $99.1K a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Management LVN RN License RAC-CT English Mid-level MDS High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree LPN 1 year CNA Care plans Full Job Description Full job description To conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Are Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. As the MDS Nurse you participate as part of the facility Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the systems and processes to manage patients receiving skilled services as assigned. Provides direct nursing care as necessary. Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Supports in QAPI to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments. Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs). Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT. Accomplishes the MDS sections as assigned. Fulfills CAAs as required. Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned. Implements monthly infection tracking log. Concludes UDA’s during observation period. Finalize diagnosis coding and create diagnosis sheets. Confirms skilled physician’s certification. Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding. Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned. Delivers teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion. Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation. Signs off on Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident within the facility. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High School Diploma or equivalent Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Must possess an active license to practice as a

RN/ LVN/ LPN

license valid in this state. Experience with RAI process and MDS certification preferred. Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and annually. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Job Type:

Full-time and Part time in

Person Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift