MDS Coordinator

Overview

Coordinates and documents the care assessments in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines and regulations. Oversees and guides theMDS process throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

1.Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care

by following the MDS process.

1. Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the Social Worker.
2. Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
3. Educates and trains nursing staff and other departments regarding the role of

assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process and assists departments

regarding completion of applicable sections of MDS.

5. Complete performance evaluations for MDS nurses, provide disciplinary steps as

necessary, mentor and educate MDS nurses of current expectations.

1. Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in
2. Maintains “on-call” status for departmental emergencies. On-call/rotational responsibility

Serviced.

as weekend facility supervisor. May act as Medicare nurse, including completion of all

Medicare documentation and Medicare educator (staff, families, residents) in absence of

the Staff Development Educator.

8. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to

keep informed on current information and skill development.

9. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:

o Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.

o Safety policies and procedures.

o Federal, state and local regulations.

10. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a current licensure from theState of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.

Completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS.Three months experience completing MDS’s.Background or experience in long term care.