RN (MDS Coordinator)

MDS Coordinator - West St. Paul MN
Full time 8 AM to 5 PM Full-time Monday to Friday
Pay rate: 80k - 90k
Facility setting

One of the primary responsibilities of an MDS nurse is conducting patient assessments in accordance with federally mandated guidelines. These assessments examine patients’ physical and mental well-being, focusing on indicators that can predict patient risk. If the MDS nurse identifies risk, they may also conduct the Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) for further information and care management.

Duties:

• Conduct Patient Assessments
• Make Patient and Facility Recommendations
• Oversee Medicare and Medicaid Programs
• Provide Facility Support

Skills and requirements

• excellent evaluation and assessment skills
• Patient care
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Organization skills
• Communication skills