Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator:

(Full-time: 30 hours per week)

(MDS Long term care experience required)

1. Promotes the utilization of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to provide a structured, standardized approach for identification of a resident’s strengths and needs which can then be addressed in an individualized plan of care.
2. Completes assessment process within regulatory guidelines and facility policy and procedures:
3. Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) timely and accurately
4. Completes Care Area Assessments (CAAs) ensuring CAAs are comprehensive and completed on time
5. Enters data into computer
6. Transmits data timely
7. Attaches all validating data
8. Develops comprehensive care plan based on resident assessment
9. Completes individualized care plan within time frames
10. Includes all necessary Triggers in care plan
11. Monitors care plans for updates related to new and discontinued treatments
12. Coordinates care plan team
13. Sets schedule for RAI process
14. Utilizes therapy and other treatments to set the correct ARD date to maximize reimbursement
15. Participates in CMG huddles to ensure correct data and maximizing of reimbursement
16. Leads care plan team and ensures all disciplines are in compliance with timeframes
17. Reviews case mix reports for accuracy and works with the state surveyors if there are problems
18. Analyzes the RUG category before sealing
19. Educates certified nurse aides about correct coding and documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and other MDS items for accurate care tracker entry
20. Communicates with the administrator, director of nursing, and unit managers regarding MDS and other issues as necessary
21. Keeps current with changes to the RAI and regulations
22. Initiates and participates in quality assurance activities to monitor Quality Indicators (QIs) and to carry out quality improvement activities.
23. Conducts training and monitors all staff involved in the MDS process to assure facility-wide compliance.

Qualifications:

Required Education:  Associates degree in nursing from accredited college or university

Required Experience: 2 years’ in long term care with working knowledge of all long term care regulatory requirements; MDS 3.0, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Care Area Assessments (CAAs) process

Required License and/or Certification: Licensed as RN in Commonwealth of Kentucky

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives

• Paid Group Term Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) and 403(b)

• Education Assistance

Christian Care Communities, Inc. is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and providing an equal employment opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Founded in 1884, Christian Care Communities Hopkinsville Health Center is Kentucky’s largest faith-inspired, not-for-profit provider of affordable senior retirement living and long-term care for Older Adults

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