MDS LPN / LVN or RN Nurse Assessment Coordinator RNAC

POSITION SUMMARY :

The MDS Coordinator and the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC), under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) are responsible for the coordination of patient / resident care from admission through discharge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identifying / monitoring resident skilled services
• Coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
• Completing an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Monitoring patient / resident status to identify changes in patient or resident condition, barriers to discharge, and progress toward care goals.
• Participating in the daily Medicare Prospective Pay System (PPS) Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (ITM).
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team and will function as part of the nursing management team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :