RN or LPN MDS Coordinator

Company: Kenwood Health Center, LLC
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Kenwood Health Center, LLC - Same day pay available
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 POSITION:
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--- Works -in -collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
--- Assists with coordination and management -of -care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates
--- Complies with federal and state regulations regarding 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 resident information into appropriate computerized programs
--- Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review 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 electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other
entities per company policy
--- Perform additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION -I -REQUIREMENTS:
LPN - licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. - Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire).
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