Mds coordinator vs nurse coordinator

Differences between mds coordinator and nurse coordinator duties and responsibilities

Mds coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage timely completion of MDS assessments by other departments, appropriate CAA completion, scheduling of MDS.
• Close attention to ARD and coordination with rehab director to attain maximum reimbursement under PPS and follow OBRA guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
• Perform assessments of residents in facility per Medicaid/Medicare guidelines, data entry of assessments, transmit assessments to Medicaid and Medicare.
• Perform assessments using the MDS form for LTC and transmit those to the state for Medicare revenue and compliance.
• Charge nurse responsible for 50 SNF patients and supervise 60 staff members, providing formal and informal education for patient/family.
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Nurse coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assume administrative oversight of medical, pediatric and chemical dependency rehabilitation units during leaves of absence or vacancy.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan after participating in review of diagnostic testing results with attending physician.
• Organize and schedule patients for multiple testing procedures and responsible for extensive patient teaching regarding all aspects of fertility and infertility.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Contribute to the telemetry and radiology departments
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