MDS Care Plan Nurse - Reimbursement & Care Coordination

Castlehcc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlehcc is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid MDS documentation and timely submissions in a skilled nursing facility.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, monitor MDS PPS processes, and collaborate with nursing, dietary, social services and physicians to optimize patient reimbursement. Experience in long-term care and an active RN license are required; English proficiency is essential. Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• Long Term Care experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Assesses and determines health status and level of care for new admissions.
• Ensures timely completion of all MDS assessments (PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change).
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation for MDS completion within regulatory timeframes.
• Maintains schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates.
• Enter and submit MDS data electronically; verify and correct submissions.
• Conducts resident care conferences in compliance with regulations; ensure MDS reviews before conferences.
• Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans; identify problems, set goals, and plan nursing interventions.
• Evaluate care plans for completeness and individualization.
• Notify departments of level of care changes; file necessary forms with agencies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

English Fluency

Education

RN license

Job description

Castlehcc is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid MDS documentation and timely submissions in a skilled nursing facility.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, monitor MDS PPS processes, and collaborate with nursing, dietary, social services and physicians to optimize patient reimbursement. Experience in long-term care and an active RN license are required; English proficiency is essential. Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.