RNAC - MDS Coordinator

Three years of experience as an MDS Coordinator/RNAC

Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified (RAC-CT) must obtain within 6 months of hire

What will I do as an RNAC/RN MDS Coordinator with Keswick?

Meets with resident/patient in-person to collect information (initial and ongoing) for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and provides a focused assessment of the resident/patient health status that will be used in addressing anticipated changes in resident/patient condition as well as emergent changes in health status; recognizes alterations to previous conditions; synthesizes the biological, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects of the resident/patient condition; evaluates the impact of nursing care. Attends clinical meetings.

Uses this analysis to make decisions and nursing diagnoses, plan nursing interventions, and evaluate the need for different interventions. Recommendations are shared with the Unit Manager and/or DON as appropriate.

Communicates and consults with other health team members

Completes comprehensive resident assessment (initial, quarterly, annual); ensures that documentation meets requirements of Keswick and regulatory agencies and is sufficient to substantiate reimbursement for Keswick services

Completes MDS and MMDS according to established policies and procedures; locks and transmits to the State

Contributes to the development of a plan of care based on identified resident/patient problems and needs; evaluates resident/patient response to the plan of care and recommends appropriate changes

Reviews documentation of direct care staff and provides education to ensure documentation meets requirements of Keswick and regulatory agencies.

Keeps the Director of Clinical Reimbursement (DCR) informed of major or recurring problems; communicates any operational or patient care issues to the Unit Manager and/or DON as appropriate.

Educates other members of the care-delivery team on MDS information and procedures.

Complies with regulatory and legislative requirements; participates as needed in federal, state and local surveys and inspections; follows any plans of correction; reports abuse, neglect or violence according to established procedures; addresses complaints from patients, families, or physicians or refers complaints to the Unit Manager.

Prepares data and/or attends triple-check meetings as needed.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.