MDS Coordinator

Fort-Lauderdale-Health-; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator to lead the resident assessment process in accordance with state regulations and facility goals. You will coordinate the RAI process, maintain policies, and develop a quality assurance program while ensuring timely completion and reporting.

Strong knowledge of OBRA, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and QI reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• RN license active in this state is required.
• Current COVID vaccination, CPR, licensing, and resume/references are required.
• Level II background check, drug screening and reference check on hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process per state and facility policies.
• Maintain and update policies governing the RAI process.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for resident assessments.
• Monitor QI/QM reports and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure current RAI Manual is available to those completing portions of the MDS.
• Ensure timely completion and transmission of assessments.
• Chair Daily Case Management Meeting.
• Chair Weekly UR Meeting.
• Participate in discharge planning as necessary.

Skills

MDS Coordinator experience

RN licensed

RAI/OBRA knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Fort Lauderdale Health and 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