MDS & Care Coordination Specialist

Westminster Commons; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Commons seeks an MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely MDS completions and the interdisciplinary care plan. You will lead daily PPS/Medicaid case-mix meetings and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.

The role requires LVN/RN licensure, LTAC experience preferred, and proficiency with MDS, CAAs, and Point Click Care. Some weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
• A Registered Nurse License is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable laws and facility policies.
• Schedule residents for OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid assessments and communicate schedules.
• Monitor clinical systems for changes affecting MDS process and coordinate re-assessment.
• Strategically set ARD with interdisciplinary team to reflect resident status.
• Complete MDS and CAAs accurately per policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings.
• Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for 15 months per Federal Regulations.
• Transmit MDS data to the state electronically per regulations and standards.
• Follow facility policies governing nursing services and participate in surveys.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Active listening

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license

RN License preferred

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westminster Commons seeks an MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely MDS completions and the interdisciplinary care plan. You will lead daily PPS/Medicaid case-mix meetings and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.

The role requires LVN/RN licensure, LTAC experience preferred, and proficiency with MDS, CAAs, and Point Click Care. Some weekend/holiday coverage may be required.