MDS Assistant - RN

General Description

Under the direction of the MDS Coordinator, the MDS Assistant is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the Federal and State assessment tools.

This position requires an understanding of the MDS rules and regulations as described in the MDS User’s Manual, including item coding, RAPS, CAA’s, Care Planning, electronic submission, scheduling, PPS including knowledge of MDS submission process, final validation reports, and an understanding of Medicare rules and regulations including coverage, benefit periods, certification, 30 Day rule.

Essential Duties

1. Assists in maintaining Tracking Tools for the MDS and Medicare.

2. Assists in making skilled services decisions and initiates Medicare non-coverage letters and expedited determination notices, as directed.

3. Reviews the health records for each resident, including reviewing written notations of significant changes affecting:

a. Level of activity

b. Eating habits

c. Physical, mental, and emotional status

4. Assists in planning and adjustment of Medicare assessment scheduling.

5. Assists in coordinating the IDT to accomplish timely completion of assignments, Care Plans, and CAA summaries.

6. Assists with completing the Medicare Daily Documentation Guide on admission.

7. Assists with studies related to improvements of nursing care, if needed.

8. Assists with gathering baseline information to identify potential and acute problems and thoroughly and accurately completes areas of the MDS nursing admission assessment and quarterly assessment and Medicare assessments using currently approved format.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state. Knowledge of state specific MCD Case Mix, coding guidelines, and State MCD audits, if applicable. Must have current CPR certification.