Experienced MDS Coordinator $7,000 sign bonus

RegalCare at Quincy; Quincy (MA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RegalCare at Quincy is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and care planning. You must hold an active MA RN or LPN license and bring at least 1 year of MDS coordination experience.

The role involves cross-team collaboration, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with the care team. You will oversee MDS timelines, PPS updates, and Medicare-related documentation while supporting staff education and care conferences.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold an active MA RN or LPN license.
• Minimum 1 year of MDS Coordinator experience.
• Knowledge of MDS, PPS, OBRA, and regulatory guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and facilitate completion of resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Establish assessment schedules and ensure assessments are done accurately and timely.
• Transmit assessments to the State of Connecticut, Department of Health.
• Coordinate resident care plans per regulatory requirements to ensure effective delivery.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and send denial letters when necessary.
• Stay updated on Medicare coverage changes and assist with documentation for reimbursement.
• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes.

Kenntnisse

MDS Coordination

Regulatory knowledge

MA RN/LPN license

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Massachusetts RN/LPN license

Jobbeschreibung

MDS Coordinator - RegalCare at Quincy

Location: Quincy, MA

RegalCare at Quincy is seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN or RN MDS Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in MDS coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate the completion of resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations
• Establish assessment schedules and ensure that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Transmitting assessments to the State of Connecticut, Department of Health
• Coordinate resident care plans in accordance to regulatory requirements, ensuring that resident care is delivered effectively
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and sending denial letters when necessary
• Remain updated on changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents necessary for reimbursement.
• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)