MDS Assessment Coordinator RN — Impact & Career Growth

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking an experienced MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN to oversee and coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring timely completion of MDS and related reports. You will lead interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

The role requires RN licensure, MDS experience, and strong organizational skills.

Formación

• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care, long-term care, or home health.
• 1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan development and updates, ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
• Transmit MDS data to state systems within required timeframes, maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for required retention periods, ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluate potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
• Act on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Educación

RN license (State Licensure or Compact)

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Herramientas

EHR software

MDS/MDS-related software

Descripción del empleo

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking an experienced MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN to oversee and coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring timely completion of MDS and related reports. You will lead interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

The role requires RN licensure, MDS experience, and strong organizational skills.