Job Description

SUMMARY

Provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ processes.  Participates in timely completion of MDS process (Minimum Data Set, discharge and re-entry tracking forms). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Assists the Resident Assessment Coordinator in fulfilling responsibilities, as directed.

·         Completes assessments of Residents that directs the plan of care.

·         Conducts orientation sessions on the MDS process to all employees involved.

·         May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

·         Responsible for contacting Medicare benefits hotline as required per company guidelines.

·         Develops schedule of due dates for periodic assessments.

·         In the absence of the Resident Assessment Coordinator, may perform duties of that position with oversight by a Registered Nurse (if applicable).

·         Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

·         Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

·         Valid State registration as an LPN/LVN 

·         Knowledgeable of OBRA, Perspective Payment System, and MDS process.