MDS Coordinator

Plantation-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator for our skilled nursing facility in Florida. The role involves leading MDS processes, coordinating assessments, and ensuring timely completion of care plans for Medicare residents.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Florida RN license (BSN preferred) and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a 40-hour workweek with benefits and a team-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Florida RN license.
• BSN preferred or required as stated.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Completes an admission care plan for the residents.
• Determines the Assessment Reference Date at time of admission.
• Schedules assessments for all Medicare residents to meet PPS guidelines.
• Conducts full MDS assessment on or before day 5; coordinates Comprehensive Assessment by day 14.
• Notifies Interdisciplinary Team of Care Plan meetings and coordinates the plan.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Florida RN License

BSN

Tools

Point Click Care

MDS software

Job description

MDS Coordinator

At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center,we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we providearound-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entirewell-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting thatpromotes dignity and respect for all residents.

Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in ourentire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings tothe organization.

If you are looking to make adifference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time (40 hours/per week and benefit eligible) MDS Coordinator tojoin our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.

TheMDS Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Completes an admission care plan for the residents.
• Determines the Assessment Reference Date at time of admission.
• Advices the unit of the “look back” period and provides the unit withthe Certified Nursing Assistant worksheet.
• Schedules assessments for all Medicare residents to meet PPSguidelines, notifies appropriate staff assessment dates and assures thatrequired time frames are met without exception.
• Conducts the full assessment on or before day 5th. Coordinates the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment on or Beforeday 14th.
• Notifies the Interdisciplinary Team of the Resident Care Planmeeting. Coordinates the Care Planmeeting.
• Completes and faxes to the corporate office the Medicare Verificationof Funding form in a timely manner (By Day 5 upon admission and upon RUGSIII level change during stay). Coordinates all RUGS III level changes throughout resident’s stay,working closely with Therapy and Nursing. Communicates all reimbursement level changes to Business OfficeManager as soon as pending level change is identified.
• Identifies potential discrepancies between therapy provides andRUG III claimed on Medicare A residents.
• Runs draft of all MDS’s prior to locking the MDS on all Medicare Aresidents, and assures all MDS's are transmitted within the required time frames.
• Attends and actively participates in all utilization review andtherapy team conference meetings.
• TheManager on Duty will do facility rounds, checking each department and gettingreports from the nursing supervisors. Duties will include, but are not limitedto, facility tours for prospective admissions, assisting with resolution ofresident concerns and overall facility operation.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualified applicants will have the following:

• Must have an active Florida Registered Nurse License, BSN.
• Minimum, three (3) years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility(SNF).
• Point Click Care experience preferred.
• Must know basic data entry, MDS software experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English languageand possess good communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions whencircumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to handle tactfully with personnel, residents,family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, andinterpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. thatare necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.
• Must be able to carry out and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents andreports.

WorkingConditions:

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility
• Ability to sit for time required to complete paperwork duties required
• Concrete organizational skills
• Able to work well with staff (Nursing, Therapy, Interdisciplinaryteam members, Business Office)
• Understands clinical skills and documentation
• Able to be mobile which includes lifting up to 20 lbs. of force orforce frequently.
• Essential physical demands include: lifting, climbing, bending,pushing, standing or sitting, reaching, hearing and speaking. However,reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform essential functions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members,personnel and visitors.

Highlights of our benefits package:

• Medical coverage (3 options)
• Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental coverage (3 options)
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability,Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off package

Welook forward to your interest in our organization and learning more about you!

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