MDS Coordinator

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated MDS Coordinator to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the RAI and care management processes. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining documentation for resident care. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and have a solid nursing background, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and contribute to the well-being of residents in a skilled nursing facility.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS assessments and care plan reviews with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding the RAI process.
• Maintain accurate data entry of resident information into MDS programs.

Skills

Nursing Skills

MDS 3.0 Knowledge

Case-Mix Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Care Planning

Education

RN / LVN Program Graduate

Tools

Computerized MDS Programs

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Your Job Type

The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking, etc. With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.
2. 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.
3. Assists with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s).
4. Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
5. Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
6. Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
7. Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
8. Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
9. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
3. Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
4. Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set.
5. Knowledge of the care planning process.
6. Experience with MDS 3.0, preferred.

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