MDS Nurse Coordinator

Morganfield Nursing and Rehab - We are looking for a strong individual to fill our MDS Coordinator position.RN licensure within the state plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care Preferred. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Position Purpose:Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems, operations and education for the clinical department.Essential Functions of Postition:* Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident* Assist with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of residents care and the setting of assessment refernce dates.* Complies with federal and state regulations reguarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.* Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.* Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.* Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.* Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)* Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of residents information into appropriate computerized programs.* Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record reveiw as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.* As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes and maintain and update records.* Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.* As required, may participate in quality assurance activities.* May complete eletronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy.* Perform addition duties as assigned.