MDS Coordinator

Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator to join our team. The RN will lead the RAI/MDS process, ensuring accurate patient assessments and compliance with OBRA, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

Ideal candidates have current Florida RN licensure and at least two years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing facility. We offer a $5000 sign-on bonus, health, dental, vision, and PTO in a supportive, in-person work

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Florida.
• Experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of RAI, OBRA, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and completion of the RAI/MDS process.
• Maintain and update policies controlling the RAI process.
• Implement and monitor an ongoing quality assurance program for resident assessment.
• Review and respond to QI/QM reports to drive corrective actions.
• Ensure timely completion and transmission of assessments.
• Chair Daily Case Management Meetings and Weekly UR Meetings.
• Support discharge planning activities as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

MDS Coordinator experience

RAI/OBRA knowledge

Policy and procedure development

Education

Florida RN license

Job description

Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 169 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator to join our team!

As a MDS Coordinator you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the Facility.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer programs.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the RAI process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment.
• Monitor the Facility’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur.
• Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Daily Case Management Meeting.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Weekly UR Meeting.
• Participate in functions involving discharge plans, as may be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must have, as a minimum, two (1) year of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.

Must have:

• Current COVID Vaccination Card
• Licensing
• CPR
• Resume / References

Level II background, drug screening and reference check upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Experience:

• Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

*$5000 sign-on bonus