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I also do alot of the things you mention. Is it really possible to keep up? I feel so discouraged every day when I leave. On top of that, I at times have been questioned stupid things like why a UTI that was noted two days prior hasnt been careplanned. I am very organized and usually have great time management but Im beginning to think that time management is next to impossible in my position. If 8 hours a day could be spent on careplanning, MDS and cse management it woud be a wonderful job.

As a MDS coordinator/ Medicare care manager, what all are you responsible for at your facility? How much do you make? How big is your facility? I have been in my position two years and it seems the longer I am there, the more the DON piles on me We have a 80 bed facility w/ an average 10-15 SNF I do all assessments, careplans and case management I am responsible for the restorative nursing program and the infection control program. I do all assessments of the patients in the hospital before admit (sometimes traveling up to 40 miles) There are many more to say the least I am a LPN and make only 18.00 an hour. I have been in this position 2 years.

It is 30 days and just make sure that the reason for skilling the patient is related to that 3 day qualifying stay.

I am actually a LPN Medicare case manager of a SNF facility in Louisiana. My job discription states that the required education is a registered nurse but I have done the position for almost 2 years. My DON does have to sign the MDS behind me but I do all the careplans also. I guess it differs state to state. I must say though, I am only paid 18.00 an hour, which definately is not enough. I am going to school for my RN, which Ill have in 3 months and my pay will go up to 27.00 an hour for the same exact responsibilities.

Since becoming a nurse has anyone else lost the ability to actually spell out whole words? I feel like an idiot! Is it just me?