Huntington Valley Healthcare Center · 7 hours ago
MDS Assistant
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHuntington Valley Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Assistant to oversee PDPM meetings and ensure accurate completion of MDS assessments. The role involves data analysis, training new coordinators, and coordinating interdisciplinary participation for resident care plans.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Provides oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients
Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right)
Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes
Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators
Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions
Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change
Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines
Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames
Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards
Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay
Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments
Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records
Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames
Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards
Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference
Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans
Ensures that resident's present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate
Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality
Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes
Ensures that resident's care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately
Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility
Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made
Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes
Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements
Ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times
Preferred
3 years of supervisory experience
Long Term Care Experience
Knowledge and experience with PCC
Company
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center provides short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase