MDS Coordinator

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD seeks a Registered Nurse to lead Medicare assessments and MDS+ coordination at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. You will plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs, ensuring timely determinations and proper documentation.

The role requires NY licensure, PRI assessment certification, MDS+ training, and at least two years of experience in long-term care. Strong communication, Medicare knowledge and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; PRI Assessor certification required.
• Completion of the MDS+ Training Course.
• Licensed in New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Medicare determinations are completed in a timely manner.
• Inform Nursing Director, Business Office and Social Service of Medicare determinations and coverage changes.
• Ensure documentation for Medicare coverage is completed.
• Complete Certification and Recertification forms and skilled care forms.
• Coordinate the MDS+ form with Unit Coordinator and related disciplines.
• Delegate MDS+ sections to staff with clinical knowledge.
• Ensure policies so shifts understand resident MDS+ information and status changes.
• Coordinate resident assessment (MDS+) and care planning practices (RAPS).
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan meetings to identify problems and risks.
• Coordinate quarterly PRI preparation/submission for RUG reimbursements with the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in committees influencing nursing practice policies.
• Coordinate Employee Health Services in the Nursing Home.
• Follow safety procedures and respect residents’ rights.
• Perform related and emergency duties as required.

Skills

RN licensure

Medicare regulations

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PRI Assessor Certification

MDS+ Training Course

New York RN license

Tools

None

Job description

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Certification as a PRI Assessor. Completion of the MDS+ Training Course. Licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Experience

At least two years experience as a PRI Assessor in a long term care facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires standing and sitting for long periods at a time.

Special Skills

Knowledge of the Medicare regulations in a Residential Health Care Facility. Excellent verbal and auditory skills required for communicating effectively and clearly with residents, families, physician and subordinates. Must have knowledge of computer.

JOB SUMMARY

Assumes responsibility for the planning, organizing, implantation and evaluating programs of Medicare Assessments and Minimum Data Set Plus Coordinator. Functions as the Employee Health Nurse for the Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

• Ensures all Medicare determinations are completed in a timely manner.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, Business Office and Social Service of all Medicare Determinations and Discontinuation of coverage.
• Assess that necessary documentation required for Medicare coverage is completed.
• Responsible for completion of Certification and Recertification forms and skilled care forms.
• Coordinates the MDS+ form with the Unit Coordinator and related disciplines.
• Delegates responsibilities for completing sections of the MDS+ to staff that has clinical knowledge about the resident.
• Establish the facility’s policies and procedures to assure that key clinical personnel on all shifts are knowledgeable about the information found on the resident’s MDS+ and report changes on the resident’s status.
• Coordinates with the Unit Coordinator and other disciplines the resident assessment (MDS+) and the care planning practices (RAPS).
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan meeting to ensure that the activities of the committee result in proper identification of problems, complications, and risk factors.
• Coordinates with the Director of Nursing the quarterly preparation and submission of PRI’s for RUG reimbursements.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence or determining policies affecting nursing practice.
• Coordinates the Employee Health Services in the Nursing Home.
• Follows all appropriate safety procedures.
• Respects residents’ rights at all time.
• Performs all related duties as required and unrelated duties as requested during emergencies.