Circle of Care
MDS MANAGER/COORDINATOR
Circle of Care, Salem, Ohio, United States, 44460
Position Overview
Responsible for conducting and coordinating the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of the facility. Corporate will provide training from MDS Consultant.
Essential Job Functions Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with the current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern resident assessment, including the implementation of CAA's. Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the MDS and Care Plans. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc as necessary. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the MDS's. Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan. Participate in facility survey inspections made by authorized government agencies. Monitor the facility's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur. Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner. Report problem areas to the Administrator. Ensure that a current copy of the MDS Instructor Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS> Act as the Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team Work with the Care Plan team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for each resident. Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and government agencies that may be involved in the MDS function of the facility. Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admissions assessment. Ensure that care is provided in accordance with residents wishes. Ensure that care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the resident's assessment. Ensure that a comprehensive care is completed within the specified timeframe. Assist the nursing staff in encouraging the resident and family members to participate in the development and reviews of the resident care plan. Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems and needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Requirements
Health - Must have the ability to meet performance requirements. High School graduate or equivalent. Must maintain state license as a LPN or RN. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Responsible for conducting and coordinating the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of the facility. Corporate will provide training from MDS Consultant.
Essential Job Functions Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with the current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern resident assessment, including the implementation of CAA's. Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the MDS and Care Plans. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc as necessary. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the MDS's. Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan. Participate in facility survey inspections made by authorized government agencies. Monitor the facility's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur. Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner. Report problem areas to the Administrator. Ensure that a current copy of the MDS Instructor Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS> Act as the Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team Work with the Care Plan team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for each resident. Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and government agencies that may be involved in the MDS function of the facility. Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admissions assessment. Ensure that care is provided in accordance with residents wishes. Ensure that care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the resident's assessment. Ensure that a comprehensive care is completed within the specified timeframe. Assist the nursing staff in encouraging the resident and family members to participate in the development and reviews of the resident care plan. Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems and needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Requirements
Health - Must have the ability to meet performance requirements. High School graduate or equivalent. Must maintain state license as a LPN or RN. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.