MDS Coordinator in Newton, North Carolina at Abernethy Laurels

The MDS Coordinator coordinates interdisciplinary resident assessments and care planning for nursing facility residents while overseeing quality assurance processes. This role ensures timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care plans, and related documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate interdisciplinary team assessments and resident care planning processes.Complete, review, and audit MDS assessments for accuracy and timeliness.Identify and calculate Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) triggers.Interview residents and resident representatives and document findings.Conduct weekly healthcare planning meetings.Monitor resident status changes and ensure appropriate assessment updates are completed.Review and update resident care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.Participate in admission and discharge planning.Analyze quality assurance data and report findings to leadership and the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee.Collaborate with department leaders to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.Provide staff education and training related to assessment and care planning processes.Qualifications

Required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Minimum of one year of experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting.Knowledge of MDS regulations, care planning, and quality assurance processes.Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.Previous MDS Coordinator experience.Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).Our Mission:

A Christian ministry providing vibrant living, diverse programs of outreach and compassionate services, EveryAge is a collective collaboration of unspoken dedication to the mission of caring for others and adding life to the years of those we serve.

Our Vision:

Enriching lives by providing the right services, at the right time, in the right setting.

Core Values:

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

Long term care

Work Location: In person