MDS Coordinator - LVN or RN - PRN

Input data onto the RAI instrument either via computer or long-hand in a manner that meets federal and state requirements.  Address the RAI coordinator in Austin via e-mail with questions relating to the RAI process when the specific answer is not found in the RAI manual.

Review unit charts daily to ensure the MDS documentation is being entered accurately by the Charge Nurse as required; Check with Health Information Management daily for critical updates.

Conduct in-service training for licensed staff as needed regarding the MDS procedure.  Prode the ADONs a weekly charting "window" for their forthcoming MDSs as noted by the weekly MDS schedule generated and distributed by HIM.

Notify the ADONs immediately of the issues noted upon review of the chart while doing the MDS.  Make daily contact with the ADONs immediately of the issues noted upon review of the chart while doing the MDS.  Make daily contact with the ADONs to discuss any issues which might impact the MDS process.

Notify the Director of Nursing of any issues germane to the functioning of the nursing units which may negatively impact patient care.  Coordinate with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and QAAC chair-person regarding issues noted on the Facility Quality Indicator Profile.

Obtain weekly therapy updates from SNF Coordinator and Therapy Department for required MDS documentation.  Check for distribution a minimum of twice daily.

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