MDS Coordinator

Athena Health Care Systems; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We are hiring an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton!

Shift is Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p. Can be LPN or RN. Weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in assessing and documenting residents’ needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state.
• Prior MDS experience is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
• Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits.
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans for each resident timely.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.