MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator - LTC

Located in Watertown, MA

Salary:(depending on experience & licensure)

Qualifications:

·         Must have Massachusetts RN or LPN license

·         Must have MDS Coordinator and Case Management experience in long-term care and short term care

·         Must have knowledge in Medicare, MLTC management, & HMO management

·         Must know MDS 3.0

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned.

• Monitors completion of MDSs by other disciplines within timeframes prescribed by regulatory guidelines

• Advises supervisor of incomplete and/or untimely assessments by disciplines other than nursing.

• Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents.

• Initiates care plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for assigned residents.

• Generates and distributes monthly care plan calendar for the following month.

• Conducts care plan conferences for assigned residents.

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