KPC Health
Location
Santa Ana, CA | United States
Job description
SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Director, the RN Assessment / MDS Coordinator is responsible for conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS), and for tracking, and transmitting all data including the RUG levels to the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The process includes the coordination of appropriate participating health professionals (interdisciplinary team) for the purpose of conducting initial and period comprehensive, accurate assessments of each resident to plan care that allows the resident to reach his/her highest practicable level of physical and mental and psychosocial functioning. The RN Assessment/ MDS Coordinator participates in departmental Performance Improvement Program. The RN demonstrates knowledge of Enhanced Standard Precautions and Isolation techniques. This position will serve as the back-up to the unit’s Clinical Manager/Director .Collaborates with all levels of unit nursing personnel, including the Clinical Manager/Director, physicians, consultants, department heads, residents, resident’s family or legal representative, and other disciplines determined by resident needs.
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