RN - MDS Coordinator
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description:
The Judge Group is seeking an RN- MDS Coordinator for our client in Charlotte, NC.

For immediate consideration, please send resumes to RJacobson@Judge.com

Job Summary

• Coordinates all processes required for accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set-Resident Assessment Instrument/Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument.
• Participates in the resident's/patient's comprehensive plan of care.
• Serves as the leader and /or member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures all regulatory, compliance, and industry standards are met.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, culture development stages, and special needs of the residents/patients served.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in guideline impacting the MDS-RAI/IRF-PAI process.

Essential Functions

• Collects data pertinent to the resident's/patient's health condition and required assessment elements per the MDS-RAI/IRF-PAI guidelines.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the healthcare needs of the resident/patient.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops a comprehensive plan of care individualized to the overall healthcare needs of the resident.
• Ensures MDS/IRF-PAI is submitted timely and plan of care is developed within required timeframes based on facility policy and CMS regulations.
• Practices ethically.
• Delegates elements of the MDS/IRF-PAI and care plan process to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects nursing practice and skills relevant to the role of MDS/IRF-PAI Coordinator.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside
• BSN preferred; minumum of ADN required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Association.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified strongly preferred.
• 1 year experience with MDS/IRF-PAI and/or prospective payment system (PPS).

Contact: rjacobson@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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