MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
Company: Petersen Health Care
Location: West Frankfort
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description The Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the
timely and accurate completion of the MDS, assessment protocols,
comprehensive assessment and the development of each resident's
individual Plan of Care. He/she solicits information from an
interdisciplinary team (including the resident and the resident's
family), develops the care plan, informs the staff and implements
the completed Plan of Care. He/she monitors and records the
progress (or lack of progress) of each resident. The CPC observes
resident care on a daily basis to ensure the implementation of the
Plan of Care.ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions Conduct and
coordinate the development and completion of the resident
assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and
guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the
implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Must possess the ability to
plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs,
goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are
necessary for providing quality care. Maintain and periodically
update written policies and procedures that govern the development,
use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care
plan. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action. Perform administrative duties
such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies,
etc., as necessary. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing
quality improvement program for the resident assessment/care plans.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and
procedures, as well as, laws, regulations, and guidelines that
pertain to long-term care. Participate in facility surveys made by
authorized government agencies. Committee Functions Act as
Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team. Work with the
Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive
resident assessment and care plan for each resident. Serve on,
participate in, and attend various other committees of the facility
as required, and as appointed by the Administrator. Provide written
and/or oral reports of the resident assessment/care plan functions
as requested or directed. Personnel Functions Must possess
leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work
harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must
possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents,
family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
general public. Maintain an effective, friendly working
relationship with health professionals, physician, consultants, and
governmental agencies that may be involved in the resident
assessment/care plan functions of the facility. Meet with and
solicit advice from department personnel concerning the resident
assessment t/care plan functions of the facility. Nursing Care
Functions Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident
for the resident---s assessment. Evaluate each resident's condition
and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special
assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
Schedule the resident assessment/care plan meetings and provide
scheduled dates to team members Contact and assist in scheduling
participation by outside members of the care plan team, including
the resident's representative and/or other interested family
members. Work with staff to ensure that care is provided in
accordance with the resident's wishes. Staff Development Assist in
training activities needed concerning resident assessment/care plan
skills. Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service
training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and
bloodbome pathogens standard. Attend and participate in continuing
education programs designed to help you keep abreast of changes in
this profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current
status. Care Plan and Assessment Function Develop preliminary and
comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident,
utilizing the forms required by current rules or regulations and
facility policies. Ensure that appropriate health professionals are
involved in the assessment. Ensure that all members of the
assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and
accuracy in their assessment functions. Coordinate the development
of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the
problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given,
goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is
responsible for each element of care. Ensure that the care plan
includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the
resident's medical, nursing, and mental psychosocial needs as
identified in the resident---s assessment. Ensure that the initial,
quarterly, significant change and annual resident assessments and
are completed within required time frames. Resident Rights Maintain
the confidentiality of all resident care information. Ensure that
resident interviews are conducted in private. Required Skills Be of
legal working age Be able to read and follow written directions Be
able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English Must
possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents,
family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
general public. Work overtime is necessary Current license in good
standing in the state in which the facility is located as a
Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Must have a working
knowledge of medical, pharmaceutical, psychological and social
treatment, care and terminology. This position requires general
knowledge of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being in the
elderly and the ability to integrate this information to develop an
interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Keywords: Petersen Health Care, Evansville , MDS/Care Plan Coordinator, Other , West Frankfort, Indiana
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