MDS Coordinator, RN

Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident MDS/RAI/CAAs in accordance with State and Federal Regulations. Monitor the facility's QI/QM Reports and assist in appropriate action when there are identified actual or potential quality issues. Verify that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.

Report problem areas to the Chief Clinical Officer and/or Executive Director. Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident and or other appropriate resident representative for the resident's assessment. Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.

Contact and assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident's representative and/or other interested family members. Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the facility.