AHD Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator SS - Alameda Health System

SUMMARY: The AHD Staffing Coordinator is a staff position whose primary role and responsibility is using approved staffing patterns and following contractual provisions to coordinate time schedules for all units and all shifts with Nurse Managers. Makes daily staffing adjustments as necessitated by employee absence and patient census. Maintains all files and statistics relevant to scheduling and staffing. Coordinates bed control function with Admitting and Nursing Units. Performs other related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Physically assess each resident and interviews staff as necessary to ensure good standard of practice and as instructed in the Minimum Data Set User's Manual. Coordinates scheduling and notice of resident care planning conferences and ensures communication of outcomes/problems to the responsible staff or resident. Designs, promotes and organizes Resident education and counseling based on health needs. Ensure all MDS information and care delivered is as outlined in the care plan and supported by documentation.

2. Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for all Minimum Data Set assessments and care plans as required by OBRA and PPS.

3. Assists Case Manager with the transfer of patients to other health care providers or to home. Transfer responsibilities include determining the appropriate level of care placement in collaboration with the physician, patient, and family, if appropriate; discussing available insurance benefits with the health care team following verification by the Business Office; obtaining required authorizations and ordering/or arranging for DME, SNF, and transportation; and referring personal payment issues to the Business Office. Obtains appropriate signatures as required.

4. Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS assessments based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User's Manual.

5. Assesses for significant changes using the 24 hour report, physician orders, and verbal reports to ensure that the Minimum Data Set and care plans are reflective of those changes. Communicate needed changes in PPS Timeliness and Assessment Reference Dates and deficiencies in completion of Minimum Data Set, RAPS, and care plans.

6. Corrects and ensures completion of the final Minimum Data Set and submits resident assessment data to the appropriate State and Federal government agencies. Ensures timely submission of the MDS's to the State with proper follow up on validation errors.Maintains validation records from the submission process in a systematic and orderly fashion.

7. Assigns, assists, and instructs all staff in the RAI Process, Case-Mix, PPS Medicare, Medicaid, and the clinical computer system in relation to these processes.

8. Leads weekly Medicare/Insurance utilization review meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other healthcare related facility.

Minimum Experience: Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator required; including completing Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Plans and experience with PPS and OBRA assessments.

Preferred Experience: WinCare and Point Click Care experience a plus.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Minimum Data Set (MDS) certification or to receive MDS certification within 6 months of job offer.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS – Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA – American Heart Association.