MDS Coordinator

Friendship Health; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Roanoke is seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator to manage MDS assessments and care planning. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulations and optimize care for residents. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and knowledge of MDS 3.0, with experience in long-term care preferred. This position offers a supportive environment and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Qualifications

• Experience in Long-term Care environment preferred.
• Certification preferred (AAPACN or comparable agency).

Responsibilities

• Maintain RAI regulations and complete MDS assessments.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for Resident Centered Care Plan.
• Assist with Managed Care updates and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of PDPM

Knowledge of RUGS 48

Knowledge of Managed Care

Knowledge of Medicare Replacement Policies

Knowledge of Quality Measures

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited institution

RN with MDS 3.0 knowledge

Job description

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Full Time MDS Coordinator to join our Friendship team, located in Roanoke, VA. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for maintaining RAI regulations and principles while completing MDS assessments and care planning for residents. The MDSC is responsible for optimizing PDPM and RUGS 48 reimbursement. The MDSC will assist with Managed Care updates as needed.

• Maintain guidelines as per RAI manual in timely completion of MDS and care planning.
• Knowledge of PDPM, RUGS 48, Managed Care, and Medicare Replacement Policies.
• Use data from resident’s record, enter correct/appropriate answers on the computerized MDS
• Assist TEAM in Baseline CP implementation and Review with Resident/Resident RP, as per Federal Regulations.
• Provide Managed Care updates to Case Mangers as may be indicated.
• Analyze aspects of resident’s individual needs and facilitate collaboration of the interdisciplinary team to develop Resident Centered Care Plan, to enable resident to achieve their highest level of functioning.
• Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary team members in timely completion of the MDS.
• Must attend facility mandated in-services.
• Assist in maintaining facility readiness for all regulatory inspections including Virginia Department regulations,
• Work as a liaison between all specialty physicians and physician offices for any related questions, concerns, including rounding with physician if needed and preparing weekly patient list,
• Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by Friendship and conveys these policies to nursing staff.
• Assist with UAI Completion as may be indicated.
• Assist with ADR’s,
• Knowledge of Quality Measures.

Qualifications:

• Nursing Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent graduation from an approved RN program, required
• RN with MDS 3.0 knowledge – certification preferred (AAPACN or comparable agency)
• Experience in Long-term Care environment preferred

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.