Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator (LPN) jobs in Maine

Job Title: Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

Location: The Landing at Saco Bay Saco, ME 04072

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary:

As the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, you will be responsible for assuring the timely completion of

accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet State guidelines for all Maine Avita

Communities. Included is identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs and

communicating needs / expectations to responsible parties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments for all residents assigned using discretion and

independent judgment to ensure that appropriate and accurate data is submitted.

• Conducts resident interviews in compliance with Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements for

MDS.

• Seeks care staff feedback regarding resident condition/care to ensure accurate coding of MDSs.

• Completes full comprehensive MDS Assessment for residents upon admission, annually, and with significant

change.

• Electronically stores and submits MDS assessments with current EHR system.

• Monitors completion of MDSs by all disciplines within time frames prescribed by regulatory guidelines.

• Advises leadership of incomplete and/or untimely assessments.

• Advises supervisor of persistent issues related to non-compliant documentation on assigned residents.

• Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/CAAs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents.

• Monitors and ensures completion of 7-day look-back documentation within prescribed MDS timeframe.

• Participates in Care Plan meetings, as requested by RCD/ED.

• Monitors and audits clinical record documentation on assigned residents to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Promotes and participates in ongoing education related to all aspects of the MDS process, inside and outside

the Community, to maintain and enhance knowledge of current / new regulations.

• Will report and review the current case mix at each community to the Executive Director and Resident Care

Director.

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to

those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimal Eligibility Requirements:

• Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse, completed state-required training

• Requires the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing

• Previous MDS Experience required

• Possess a valid Maine driver’s license

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the public

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly

• Must meet all State health requirements

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must pass criminal background check

Workplace Respect:

• Adheres to and carries out all policies and procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and

personnel.

• Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and

visitors.

• Promotes teamwork in the provision of services for residents.

• Be a proponent of the community, its mission and all it represents.

• Reports on-the-job injuries and or grievances to the supervisor before the end of the shift on the day the injury

occurs.

OSHA Category Classification:

Potential for Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogen

Note:

All duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible

modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that

are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical

assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the associate and is

subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent

Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program,

Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid

Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please fax or e-mail resume to

207-284-0909 or mray@hallkeen.com