QUALIFICATIONS :

Licensing and certification: Must hold a current, unencumbered license in this state as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Must be registered with the State Board of Registration in this state.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited educational institution (school of nursing) or a graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing.

Experience: At least two years nursing experience preferred especially in a long- term care facility.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Must possess skills to work with resident, resident’s family, and the care assessment team. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with other Clinical Care Coordinators.

JOB KNOWLEDGE :

Thorough knowledge of the operations of a long-term care facility; thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations for assessment of long-term care residents; thorough knowledge of Medicare case-mix requirements; thorough knowledge of minimum data set requirements; good knowledge of administrative procedures; good knowledge of federal, state, local and professional policies, rules, regulations, and procedures as they relate to the nursing service of a skilled nursing facility; operate within scope of Nurse Practice Act; good knowledge of the care of long-term geriatric residents; good knowledge of automated system; familiarity with health practices and procedures; ability to coordinate and direct the activities of a multi-disciplinary staff; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to identify problems and needs in order to formulate and implement appropriate care planning techniques; possess sound and mature judgment; objectivity; resourcefulness; tact; and thoroughness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Coordinate and schedule MDS data collection based on federally mandated time frames, or in response to resident events, to assess residents’ functional status and develop comprehensive care plans.

2. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams comprised of: Social Service, Dietary, Nursing, and Therapy departments, to promote and facilitate continuity and coordination of care between disciplines, ensure compliance with MDS standards and policies, and develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

3. Complete all MDS assessments for nursing.

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

5. Validate the entire MDS once printed and ensures documentation is present to support the MDS.