MDS & Care Plan Architect

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator. You will assure the completion of each resident's MDS and care plan, coordinate assessments, and communicate with care staff to evaluate and adjust the plan of care.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires a licensed nurse in good standing. Prior SNF experience and RAC-CT preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse with a license in good standing in the state of Massachusetts.
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility.
• Prior experience as a MDS coordinator preferred.
• RAC-CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and coordinates required resident assessments per state and federal requirements.
• Completes all MDS assessments and Care Area Assessment Summaries (CAAs).
• Transmits completed MDS assessments to the state in compliance with regulations.
• Completes resident assessments to capture highest possible PDPM score.
• Responsible for monthly Case Mix reports and Quality Indicator/Quality Measure Reports.
• Monitors documentation to ensure consistency with AFFINITY Healthcare requirements.
• Reviews daily 24 hour reports for significant changes in resident conditions.
• Participates in IDT/Risk meetings.
• Oversees assessment scheduling changes and status updates.
• Oversees discharge and re-entry related to MDS.
• Reviews care plans and provides feedback on chronic and acute care.
• Collaborates with clinicians and staff to educate on documentation and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator. You will assure the completion of each resident's MDS and care plan, coordinate assessments, and communicate with care staff to evaluate and adjust the plan of care.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires a licensed nurse in good standing. Prior SNF experience and RAC-CT preferred.