MDS Coordinator

Solaris HealthCare Coconut Creek -; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 82.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision

401k with Company Match

Generous PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Uniforms Provided

Shift Differentials

Resumo da vaga

Solaris HealthCare Coconut Creek is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing and ensure federal/state regulations are met for MDS/CAAs and care plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating RAI processes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and guiding the interdisciplinary team through PPS/OBRA workflows. Florida AHCA background screening is required; MDS experience is essential.

Qualificações

• Currently licensed as an LPN or RN in Florida; RN preferred; CPR certified.
• At least 1 year of MDS experience.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, OBRA, and MDS processes.
• Ability to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• RAI-MDS, CAA, Care Plan responsibilities.
• Coordinate the entire RAI process from MDS to care plan implementation.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Schedule and communicate resident care planning conferences.
• Ensure validation, proper signatures, and compliance with OBRA/ PPS rules.

Conhecimentos

MDS experience

Leadership

Communication

Formação

LPN or RN licensed in FL

CPR certified

Descrição da vaga

Solaris HealthCare Coconut Creek is now hiring. We are looking for caring individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day.

We are located at 4125 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Coconut Creek!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (familyoptions included)
• Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match -plan for your future
• Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we valuework life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peaceof mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we'vegot your covered
• Shift Differentials depending on location, position &shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future &your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE MDS EXPERIENCE

Position Summary:

The MDS Coordinator will assist the Director of Nursing with ensuring that all documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The MDS Coordinator will coordinate the entire RAI process assuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan.

Job Functions

• RAI-MDS, CAA, Care Plan Responsibilities
• Assures the completion and accuracy of the RAI Process from the MDS through the implementation of the plan of care. Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking and discharge/reentry.
• Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance with standards of documentation.
• Collects data for each resident and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the MDS 3.0 User’s Manual.
• Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date.
• Provides interdisciplinary schedule for all MDS assessments and care plans as required by OBRA and PPS.
• Assures that appropriate signatures are obtained as required.
• Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS assessments based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual. (Significant Change and Significant Correction)
• Assist DON or designee with identification of a significant change, physician orders and verbal reports to assure that the MDS and care plan are reflective of those changes.
• Coordinates scheduling and notice of resident care planning conferences and assures communication of outcomes/problems to the responsible staff, resident, and/or responsible party. Ensures all MDS information and care delivered as outlined in the Care Plan is supported by documentation.
• Assist the Administrator/Director of Nursing with the monitoring to ensure that a care plan is initiated on every resident upon admission to the center.
• Participates in the daily stand-up meeting and communicates needs for changes in PPS Timelines and Assessment Reference Dates, and deficiencies in completion of MDS, CAAs, and Care Plans.
• Acts as resources person for computer issues that relate to the MDS process.
• Contacts support when indicated.
• Attends Medicare or Utilization Review meeting as required.
• Corrects and ensures completion of final MDS and submits resident assessment data to the appropriate State and Federal government agencies.
• Assigns, assists, and instructs all staff in the RAI Process, PPS Medicare, Medicaid and clinical computer system in relation to these processes.
• Ensures timely submission of the MDSs to the State with proper follow-up on validation errors.
• Maintains validation records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Currently licensed as an LPN or RN in this state; RN preferred. CPR certified.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in MDS
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
• Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set.
• Knowledge of the care planning process.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Computer literate.