MDS Coordinator (RN)
US-IN-Kokomo
Trilogy Health Services
Req #: 173329
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: At Trilogy, you'll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long-term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Trilogy offers a work environment where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Trilogy is where you belong and thrive! Position Overview The MDS Coordinator (RN) is responsible for overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident assessments, quality of care and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. Qualifications: Key Responsibilities * Conduct and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to evaluate residents' physical, psychological and functional status, including the implementation of Care Area Assessments (CAA)s and triggers. * Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment. * Prepare and electronically transmit reports to the national Medicare and Medicaid databases. * Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified. * Provide information to residents/families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the residents. * Ensure that MDS notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the residents' response to the service. * Assist with completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan. Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the health campus. Qualifications * Must have and maintain a current, valid state RN license * Nursing degree from an accredited college or university * Three (3) to five (5) years' experience working in an MDS or assessment role in a senior residential care, healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment, preferred * Current, valid CPR certification required
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