MDS Coordinator

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator. You will assure the completion of each resident's MDS and care plan, coordinate assessments, and communicate with care staff to evaluate and adjust the plan of care.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires a licensed nurse in good standing. Prior SNF experience and RAC-CT preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse with a license in good standing in the state of Massachusetts.
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility.
• Prior experience as a MDS coordinator preferred.
• RAC-CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and coordinates required resident assessments per state and federal requirements.
• Completes all MDS assessments and Care Area Assessment Summaries (CAAs).
• Transmits completed MDS assessments to the state in compliance with regulations.
• Completes resident assessments to capture highest possible PDPM score.
• Responsible for monthly Case Mix reports and Quality Indicator/Quality Measure Reports.
• Monitors documentation to ensure consistency with AFFINITY Healthcare requirements.
• Reviews daily 24 hour reports for significant changes in resident conditions.
• Participates in IDT/Risk meetings.
• Oversees assessment scheduling changes and status updates.
• Oversees discharge and re-entry related to MDS.
• Reviews care plans and provides feedback on chronic and acute care.
• Collaborates with clinicians and staff to educate on documentation and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center -

Job Summary: the MDS coordinator is responsible for assuring the completion of each resident's MDS and care plan. This includes ongoing assessment of each resident's health care needs and direct communication with care staff to provide and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

40 hour per week, hourly position

Responsibilities:

• Tracks and schedules required resident assessments per state and federal requirements
• Completes all Minimum Data Sets (MDS) assessments and Care Area Assessment Summaries (CAAs)
• Transmits all completed MDS assessments to the state in compliance with state and federal regulations and Affinity Healthcare policy
• Completes resident assessments to capture highest possible Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) score
• Responsible for monthly Case Mix reports and Quality Indicator/Quality Measure Reports
• Monitors documentation in PPC to ensure consistency and compliance with state and federal and AFFINITY Healthcare requirements
• Reviews daily 24 hour reports for significant changes in resident conditions that may require assessments and revised/additional care plans
• Participates in IDT/Risk meetings
• Oversees and communicates resident assessment scheduling changes and status updates
• Oversees the discharge and re-entry process as it relates to MDS
• Reviews and provides feedback regarding care plans (both chronic and acute)
• Ability to work as a nurse, rounding with clinicians, collaborate with the Staff Development Coordinator and educate direct care staff to documentation, assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a nurse with a license in good standing in the state of Massachusetts
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility
• Prior experience as a MDS coordinator preferred
• RAC-CT preferred