• The Minimum Data Set Coordinator is a professional registered nurse responsible for the completion of a standardized assessment tool call the MDS to evaluate the health and well-being of residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified beds. This position may be required to manage patient care and cover for urgent staffing needs. The MDS Coordinator assumes responsibility for administrative duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing including disciplinary action. They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required. The MDS Nurse will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high-risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects with discharge planning efforts, support the coordination and ensure continuity of care with other providers.
  

Requirement Description

• 2 years of Charge/Supervisor experience - Required
• Long term care experience - Required
• Responsible and accountable for scheduling, completion, accuracy, validation and timeliness of the MDS and care planning process. 
• Reviews medical records and resident care plans for completeness and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of practice. 
• Communicates with medical records, billing, and appropriate individuals regarding insurance and coding issues when identified. 
• Maintains the resident roster and census.
  
• Completes the assessment upon admission, quarterly, annually, according to skilled services (PDPM) schedule and annually.
• Demonstrates strong assessment and resident evaluation skills. Coordinated the development of individualized nursing care plans. 
• Supervises nursing actions toward meeting the goals established in the plan of care including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, educational, and discharge planning needs of the individual. 
• Supervises direct nursing care based on health care practitioner orders supervises medication administration, supervises treatments, supervises the delivery of care in accordance with the plan of care. 
• Assists with any resident / family / staff education needed to meet identified learning needs.
  
• Understands necessary computer functions: MDS software and Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) transmission of the MDS, Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) Practice Management, Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation system (iQIES) Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management. 
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ensures patient’s rights in accordance with proper procedures and in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act). 
  

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
• Licensure & Certifications (MI State License/Lara & BLS - AHA)
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not local candidates within 100 mi radius)

Number of Positions: 1