We are hiring an MDS Coordinator. This individual maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the facility and the nursing department. Manages the interdisciplinary team process including the development of the care plan based on the completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assure regulatory compliance and address special needs of each resident.   

• Maintains current knowledge and skills with respect to Title 22, OBRA, nursing procedures and computer technology.   
• Institutes and helps to maintain the resident care plans by utilizing the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP) and the computerized care planning program.   
• Schedules the initial, quarterly, and significant change Minimum Data Sets for each resident. Maintains calendar of interdisciplinary care team. Communicates with residents and families regarding care planning meetings and encourages families, responsible parties and residents to attend and participate in the care planning process.   
• Assesses the triggered items on the MDS, makes a decision to maintain or delete triggered items. Using the information gathered, evaluates and develops Resident Care Plans.
• Manages the interdisciplinary team process and facilitates weekly meetings; coordinates interdisciplinary staff completion of MDS, Care Plan and progress notes; verifies that each member has care planned resident needs based on assessment and problems triggered on MDS.   
• Writes CAA notes for each patient after each patient care plan meeting.   
• Performs related work as assigned.  Complete job description will be provided once you apply.

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