This position has a sign on bonus of $7,500!

SUMMARY

The MDS Coordinator, RN supports the applicable clinical software used in assessments and care planning, with a

goal of facilitating quality assurance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Oversee and administer the Resident Assessment process according to applicable policies and

regulations.

a. Schedule the ARDs (Assessment Reference Date) for payment assessments in a manner that

accurately captures the RUG (Resource Utilization Group) category. Provide a schedule of ARDs and

assessment types to the IDT (interdisciplinary team) to facilitate timely completion of MDS sections

and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline.

b. Schedule all OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) ARDs (assessment reference dates.

Provide schedule to IDT. Schedule admission, quarterly and annual assessments. Provide

addendums to the schedule to the IDT as needed as related to COTs, discharge assessments and

SCSA (Significant Change in Status Assessments).

c. MDS sections as assigned facilitate with IDT members the completion of assessments.

d. Ensure the transmission of assessments per regulation.

2) Facilitate the completion and updating of resident Care Plans within MDS and the IDT to reflect the

resident’s most current needs.

a. Provide ongoing leadership for data accuracy, data submission and computer applications of Resident

Assessment, communicating regularly with the IDT.

3) Coordinate skilled coverage for residents with managed care.

a. Obtain authorization when indicated and provide updates as requested.

4) Review Medicare Part A coverage and necessary documentation for eligible residents.

5) Obtain signed physician certification forms as indicated.

6) Participate in quality improvement initiatives as directed.

7) Provide necessary documentation of all activities to meet regulations.

a. Maintain validation reports in a transmittal notebook organized by month.

8) Support various other Nursing responsibilities as needed.

*Denotes Essential Functions of the position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Credentials

 Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota and must maintain licensure.

 One or more years’ nursing experience in a long-term care setting required.

 One year of MDS and care plan development experience preferred.

 CPR Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Flexible and productive in an environment with regular interruptions.

 Display high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of

individuals both internal and external to the organization.

 Possess effective problem solving skills.

 Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, HRIS, and other applications. Must

be skilled in database management and record keeping.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

Incumbent must be able to:

 Perform light work, lifting up to 20 pounds, with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

 Push and move wheelchairs with residents of all weights and sizes for short and long distances.

 Stand, walk, twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach frequently in the performance of resident assistance

and nursing duties.

 Effectively communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to

communicate with people inside and outside the organization.

 Work at a desk for extended periods and perform hours of work at a computer.

 Apply manual dexterity and computer keyboarding and office equipment use.

 Perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.

 Perform frequent use of hands for firm gasping and fine manipulating.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

 Use standard nursing equipment such as thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, wheelchair, patient

lifts, and related medical equipment.

 Use telephone, computer and standard office equipment.

Sholom Community Alliance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is indoors. The incumbent must be flexible about switching positions quickly in order to

respond to the needs of residents, in responding to emergencies. May be at risk of exposure to blood, bodily

fluids, and other potentially infectious material.

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be

asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and

update job descriptions at any time.

Sholom is dedicated to the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members. All offers of

employment are contingent upon successful completion of relevant background, employment verification and TB

tests, and using designated PPE where and when required