MDS Assistant

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position

Overview

The MDS Assistant participates in supervising and coordination of all MDS (Minimum Data Sets) and care plans for residents within the facility in a timely and factual manner and in accordance with the state requirements.

Key

Responsibilities

At the direction of the MDS Coordinator conducts and coordinates the MDS and Care Plan as outlined by the facilities’ policies and procedures.

Assists with informing all care team members of when a care plan is due and ensuring that all care team members complete their portion of the MDS.

Develop and/or revise resident care plan quarterly and with any significant change in condition.

Assist with completion of all PPS and state Minimum Data Set required assessments.

Ensure that all residents have the appropriate MDS, CATs, and CAAS completed.

Participates as directed by MDSC or ED in care plan meetings.

As directed by the MDSC submission of MDS to state/federal agencies according to

Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Assist as directed by the MDSC with the maintenance of the Resident Assessment and Care

Plan Schedule ensuring all dates for MDS and CAAS completion are met in accordance with state/federal guidelines.

Ensures resident’s rights are observed in the MDS Process, such as confidentiality and privacy.

Maintain effective communication among departments so MDS and care plans can be kept current when changes to the residents’ condition occur.

Monitor resident care during the MDS process and reports concerns to the Facility

Executive Director and Director of Nursing Services.

Assists with the pre-admission screening process as directed by the MDSC or ED.

Reports contraindications between observed resident status and documentation in the residents’ medical record to the Director of Nursing Services.

Qualifications

Must hold current RN or LPN nursing license in the state of employment; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.

Experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Computer skills such as Data Entry and Word processing required. Working knowledge of the MDS 3.0 (current version of minimum data set).

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to skilled nursing facilities.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

Majestic Difference

Benefits

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holiday

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Majestic Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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