The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator has the responsibility for the coordination of data collection for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which includes Minimum Data Set (MDS) by all appropriate healthcare disciplines and the timely transmission of the MDS to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Works with Vice President, Post-Acute Care Services, Clinical Director of the Transitional Care Unit (TCU, and staff to improve the quality of care, strengthen the financial performance, and improve patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. This is an exempt position.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge
• Clinical competence
• Detail-oriented and able to operate independently
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and submit timely assessments.
• Proficient in data collection and analysis
• Nursing and medical practice and procedures

Required Experience

Required:

• Current California RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Two years’ clinical experience in an acute care or post-acute care facility

Preferred:

• Prior experience in an acute care facility
• Prior experience in long-term care setting
• Knowledge of Title XXII, OBRA, MDS, and Medicare regulations
• Prior MDS experience
• BSN or currently enrolled in BSN program

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge
• Clinical competence
• Detail-oriented and able to operate independently
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and submit timely assessments.
• Proficient in data collection and analysis
• Nursing and medical practice and procedures