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Job Summary
The MDS Supervisor/Coordinator works under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Nurses, the MDS Coordinator will initiate and facilitate the screening, admission and comprehensive assessment process of each resident admitted. The MDS Coordinator will supervise, teach and assist the MDS Nurses.
Duties
- Comprehensive Assessment and Care Planning
- Initiates the Comprehensive Assessment Process upon admission and completes it within prescribed time frame
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1.Participates and coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which includes the minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment protocols (RAP’s)
2.Participates in the Inter-disciplinary Care Plan Meeting
3.Facilitates care plan and initiation of short term care plan
4.Contributes to and other I.D.T. members for care planning
5.Maintains a MDS log with all required assessments
6.Accurately and timely transmits assessment data complying with all state and federal regulation
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- Communication
- Communicates Relevant Resident Information
1.Reports changes in residents status to charge nurse or physician
2.Documents nursing care consistent with care planning requirements
3.Complies with hospital policy for receiving doctor’s orders, including verbal and phone
4.Keeps Unit Director appraised of pertinent information and concerns of resident
- Professional Growth
- Exhibits progressive professional development
1.Participates in professional programs, seminars, and organizations
2.Keeps abreast of current practice and standards in clinical areas
3.Demonstrates reliability and flexibility
4.Rarely absent for personal reasons. Good attendance demonstrated
5.Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule
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