CORPORATE MANUAL / SECTION: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUBJECT: MDS Coordinator
POSITION:MDS Coordinator
DEPARTMENT:Care Services: Nursing Department
RESPONSIBLE TO:Clinical Team Leader
UNION:Out of Scope
POSITION SUMMARY:
The MDS Coordinator works collaboratively with the care team to ensure the provision of quality care services. The individual provides MDS education, supervision, audits for accuracy and compliance with timelines and assists in the use of the information to support and improve quality resident care. The individual works collaboratively to improve the performance of individuals, teams and the organization in providing improved customer service for residents, guests and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration with CARNA
Experience completing MDS assessments
Preference given to those who have completed the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) MDS Educator program.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Demonstrated presentation and teaching skills using Adult Learning principles
Possesses the following competencies that drive organizational success:
Accountabilities:
- Promote Intercare’s vision of being the “Heart of Excellence.”
i.)Consistently demonstrates Intercare’s values
ii.)Through modeling and daily practice, promote dignity; choice and growth of quality continuing care services.
iii.)Incorporate Core Commitments into all aspects of daily practice.
- Planning, organization, control, coordination, direction and evaluation of all facility InterRai – MDS activities.
i.)Maintains and utilizes InterRai - MDS information systems data to plan, monitor and evaluate activities of Resident Care Services.
ii.)Assesses the competency and capability of staff to perform their assigned tasks.
iii.)Monitors and reviews staff compliance with MDS policies/procedures.
iv.)Promotes continuous quality improvement.
v.)Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations.
vi.)Acts as a catalyst in the planning, development, implementation and coordination of quality management activities.
vii.)Identifies performance indicators and ensures data collection is complete.
viii.)Collaborates with Clinical Team Leader and Facility Leader in strategic planning.
- Ensures the provision of high quality resident care.
i.)Monitors and evaluates standards of care and practice.
ii.)Acts as a resident advocate.
iii.)Participates in policy/procedure development.
iv.)Participates in facility-wide risk management programs pertaining to resident care, environmental safety, occupational health and safety, and security.
- Provides leadership that fosters personal and professional development.
Performance Expectations:
i)Demonstrates and promotes ethical standards.
ii)Participates and encourages participation of others in professional activities and development.
iii)Participates in and presents at seminars and educational programs as applicable.
iv)Acts as a preceptor for selected students.
v)Keeps current on issues, practices and new trends related to MDS assessment and the use of MDS data.
vi)Participates in self-assessment of educational needs.
- Facilitates research-based practice within the department.
Performance Expectations:
i)Participates in research directed toward improved resident care practices, education and professional development.
- Demonstrates accountability for effective and efficient use of human resources.
Performance Expectations:
i.)Manages the human resource functions of the hiring and discipline of employees related to MDS function and Nursing process.
ii.)Understands the collective agreements for staff. Participates in the grievance process as appropriate.
iii.)Assesses the competency and capability of staff to perform their assigned tasks.
iv.)Assist with performance appraisal process as related to MDS function and Nursing process.
- Other duties as assigned.
DATE: July 2009 / APPROVED:
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