RN MDS Assessment Coordinator

MDS Assessor

The primary role of the RN MDS Assessment Coordinatoris to assist in gathering of clinical documentation and completion of the non-comprehensive MDS assessments and ensures that essential information gathered during the assessment period, is integrated in the care planning process.

MDS Assessor Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

·         Complete and oversee MDS assessments as directed by Director of MDS

·         Ensure that the facility adheres to all regulatory requirements and current standards of practice in relation to the MDS care planning process

·         Educate the interdisciplinary team about accuracy of clinical documentation and its importance in all aspects of care delivery

·         Coordinate the timely completion of the MDS assessments with the interdisciplinary team within the guidelines and specified time frames as per RAI Manual

·         Assist in the review of the  clinical record accuracy of MDS coding and completeness of documentation.

·         Coordinate Case Management process

·         Act as liaison to the interdisciplinary team in the discussion of essential findings of a residentâ€s condition obtained while completing MDS assessments

·         Assist in transmission of MDS assessments, and obtains validation records and reviews them for needed corrections

·         Other duties as assigned or as deem necessary and appropriate, as indicated by Director of MDS

Education

·         Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program

Experience

·         Experience in long-term care and one-year job-related experience in the MDS process

·         Must have familiarity with various computer software

·         Must be efficient, organized, detailed –oriented and flexible

·         Must have excellent time management and consistently meet task deadlines