Minimum Data Set Director (MDS)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Completing and assuring the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents

  
  

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  Overseeingthecollectionandanalysisofpatientdatatoensureaccurateassessmentsanddocumentation

  
  

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  Workingwithnurses,doctors,andotherhealthcareprofessionalstodevelopindividualizedcareplansforresidents.

  
  

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  Adheringtoallstateandfederaldocumentationrequirementsandparticipatinginregularauditsandinspections.

  
  

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  Developing and implementing appropriate plansof action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

  
  

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  Completing necessary forms, reports, etc., andsubmitting to the Administrator asrequired.

  
  

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  Hostingandattendinginterdisciplinarymeetingstodiscussresidents'needsandcareplans

  
  

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  Explainingthelevelofcareprovidedandaddressinganyconcernsorquestions.

  
  

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  Checking the facility's census daily and completing Discharge and Re-entry Tracking forms as needed.

  
  

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  Tracking and scheduling required resident assessments per state and federal requirements.

  
  

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  Keeping care plan team members informed of resident assessment scheduling changes and status updates.

  
  

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  Reviewing the daily 24- Hour Reports and telephone orders on each unit for significant changes in resident conditions that might alter assessments and care plans

  
  

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  Participating in facility surveys as necessary or as directed.

  
  

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  Completing resident assessments to capture the highest possible Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) score

  
  

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  Educating and training staff members about the assessment process

  
  

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  Ability to work as an RN, rounding with physicians as needed for optimum staffing

  
  

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  Completing all Minimum Data Sets (MDS) assessments and Care Area Assessment Summaries (CAAs).

  
  

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  Participating in the facility quality of care committees and meetings

  
  

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  Completing or ensuring that the Unit Nurses complete special care quarterly assessments.

  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

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  Sufficientpreviousexperience in clinical health care including direct experience in MDS.

  
  

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  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.

  
  

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  Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteamworkand team concept.

  
  

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  Mustpossessthe ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and thepublic.

  
  

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  Trustworthy and reliable- holding themselves to high ethical standards. Mustpossessleadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

  
  

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  Demonstrates respect for the nursing profession and its boundaries by maintaining accountability, integrity and quality patient care.

  
  

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  Must have patience, tact, a cheerful dispositionand enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.

  
  

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  Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.