MDS Part time at Medilodge of Livonia – Livonia, Michigan

Reimbursement Requirements.

Follow regulations to plan, schedule and assure completion of all components of the RAI process for each resident

Utilize medical record, patient assessment and interview, staff interview, family and caregiver interviews as well as the electronic record to assess patients

Utilize medical record, patient assessment and interview, staff interview, family and caregiver interviews as well as the electronic record to assess patients

Utilize software for completion of RAI components

Utilize software to transmit assessments

Assure accurate completion of assessments

Assure timely completion of all assessments

Support IDT team to schedule and complete care plans reviews

Complete CAA’s that trigger and facilitate development of care plans that coordinate with CAA assessments and MDS assessments

Attend meetings to determine changes in resident status to facilitate scheduling of required assessments, to include Significant Change assessments

Maintains schedule of required OBRA and PPS assessments and communicate with IDT team

Work with IDT team to plan resident discharges from admission through to discharge

Assess resident and review medical record to determine appropriate diagnosis coding and enter codes in to software

Complete diagnosis listings, sheets and modify diagnosis codes in relation to changes for patients

Licensed Nurse in good standing, RN preferred

Acceptable background check

Over 21 years of age

MDS experience preferred

Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English, follow oral and written instructions

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, managers, other personnel and support agencies

Able to deal tactfully with people, both in person and over the phone

Aptitude and ability to use office machines and computer

Able to make independent decisions and possess problem-solving skills

Able to exercise discernment and make sound judgments

Knowledge of medical symbols, abbreviations and terminology

Knowledge of nursing and medical practice and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines which pertain to

long term care