Lifespark - Float MDS Coordinator, RN

LSL SCC LLC; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to enhance the lives of seniors. This full-time role involves overseeing the MDS documentation process, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing education to nursing staff. You will play a crucial role in coordinating resident assessments and care plans, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual reviews with wage increases

Paid time off & paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b + company match

Employee Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in long-term care with a strong background in MDS.
• Valid RN license required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and submission of MDS documentation for compliance.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation for quality care and compliance.
• Coordinate resident assessments and care plans with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

MDS Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Nursing Education

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

Education

Valid state Registered Nursing licensure

Job description

Birchwood Senior Living and Woodbury Senior Living, Lifespark Skilled Nursing Community, is looking for dedicated and passionate MDS Coordinator to join our growing team.

Schedule Available: Full Time

Location: Would float between Birchwood Senior Living (Forest Lake) and Woodbury Senior Living (Woodbury)

Wage: $44-$47 based on experience

Sign on bonus: $2,500

Are you compassionate towards others? Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others? If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently! Our MDS Coordinators become family and impact the lives of our residents who live in a Lifespark Skilled Nursing Community.

In this position you will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the successful scheduling, completion, and submission of all necessary documentation (MDS) to ensure compliance and positive resident outcomes. The MDS Coordinator will monitor coding and documentation to ensure accuracy and conducts and coordinates ongoing resident assessments necessary for the accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAA), and the resident’s “Plan of Care”. Duties include:

1. Educate nursing staff on proper documentation to ensure quality of care, compliance, appropriate assessments, and interventions including POC training for nursing assistants and PCC clinical nursing assessment.
2. Ensure consistent, accurate and timely completion of the RAI process which includes MDS, Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and plan of care.
3. Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident.
4. Verify required documentation is accurate and State and Federal reimbursement guidelines are met.
5. Determine Medicare/Managed Care eligibility on all admissions and readmissions.
6. Determine charting needs for Medicare/Managed Care Skilled covered residents, ensuring this information is available to nursing staff.
7. Coordinate scheduled Medicare/Managed Care meetings with other departments regarding continued coverage of Medicare A and Managed Care residents.
8. Review the status of continued coverage for Medicare A/Managed Care residents, including determination/coordination of in-lieu of days, MSHO days, etc.
9. Coordinate completion of Medicare denial letters with accurate information and inform the responsible party/ coordinate appeal process as necessary.

Qualifications:

Valid state Registered Nursing licensure.

Minimum of one year experience in long-term care with a strong background in the MDS and regulatory compliance preferred.

Benefits:

Annual reviews with wage increases
Paid time off & paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision benefits
403b + company match
Employee Referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness
Flexible scheduling
Career development

It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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