MDS Coordinator Full Time Days

Primary Duties  
•    Knowledge of HDMC policy/procedure, nursing certification requirements for own and other positions.  Ensures that self and other apply nursing principles, techniques and practices according to HDMC policies and procedures.  Promotes professional environment of care.

•    Demonstrates an understanding of Title XXII, OBRA, and JCAHO requirements applicable to SNF/CDP.  

•    Demonstrates competence in the care of all age groups in determining each resident’s age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and activities.  Residents are treated with sensitivity according to their needs and age.

•    Maintains current Professional License and appropriate CPR Certification and provides facility with a copy of these documents in a timely manner to ensure practice is covered by active License and Certification at all times.   Ensures education is up-to-date especially in areas of Specialty.

•    Knowledge of Residents Bill of Rights and Elder Abuse reporting regulations.  Observes Residents Bill of Rights and reports incidents of elder abuse, if indicated.  Ensures supervised staff is also aware of and follow these regulations.  Ensures self and staff carry out their duties in a manner sensitive and appropriate to age, (primarily adults and older adults) culture, religion, gender, and equal orientation of the residents.

•    Controls the environment to prevent hazards and cross infection by observing HDMC policies and procedures.  Follows HDMC policies and procedures pertaining to preventing hazards and cross infections.  Ensures alternatives to physical and chemical restraints are attempted before use of physical and chemical restraints.  Is familiar with MSDS information sources and acts as a resource for supervised staff.

•    Communicates with Physicians, our own and other Medical facilities, other departments within the district, CCC staff, residents, family members and visitors, to ensure a professional two-way flow of information regarding resident care and other issues.  Assesses residents that CCC staff or family members have concerns about, and makes appropriate decisions that demonstrate sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills.  Communicates regularly with the Director of this and other disciplinary issues.

•    Carries out on a daily basis, as needed:
    Complies and ensure others comply with all resident privacy and HIPPA requirements.
    Collects data for MDS purposes
    Collects data for Performance Improvement
    Utilizing Pharmacist Report, communicates with Physician to correct and clarify orders
    Ensures resident care plans are appropriate and up-to-date
    Participates in monthly recapitulation process
    Obtains consents from appropriate responsible 
    Ensures DPAC/Advance Directive wishes carried out in accordance with CCC policy and procedure
    Provides or delegates appropriately, resident and family education and training
    Completes Incident and Opportunity to Improve forms
    Participates in weekly utilization review meetings
    Arrives and leaves work timely.  Follows HDMC Human Resources policies, especially regarding dress code, call off policy, breaks, lateness and sleeping while on duty.