Wheaton, IL – MDS Coordinator

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation plan

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Holidays with pay

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. The role involves coordinating federally mandated assessments, inputting data, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans.

The position requires an Illinois RN license with AANAC RAC-CT certification within six months and offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year experience working with MDS.
• Current Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN).
• AANAC RAC-CT certification required within six (6) months of employment; company will reimburse certification costs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS).
• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards.
• Reviews clinical charts and condition of patients.
• Plans and coordinates resident’s plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Discusses resident condition with physicians, nursing staff and family members.
• Completes the computer database required for the MDS.
• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules.
• Leads care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings.
• Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS.
• Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid.
• Stays current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions.
• May perform the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned.

Skills

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN license (IL)

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $83,167.50 - $95,335.50 Annually

Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Minimum Date Set (MDS) Coordinator at Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, tuition reimbursement, deferred compensation plan, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Bargaining Unit.

DuPageCountyis anEqual Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS)


• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards


• Reviews clinical charts and condition of patients


• Plans and coordinates resident’s plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team


• Discusses resident condition with physicians, nursing staff and family members


• Completes the computer database required for the MDS


• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules


• Leads care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings


• Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS


• Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid


• Stays current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards


• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions


• May perform the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university


• One (1) year experience working with MDS


• This position requires possession of a current license in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN).


• AANAC RAC-CT certification is required within six (6) months of employment. The DuPage County Care Center will reimburse selected candidates the cost for initialAANAC RAC-CT certificationand subsequent AANAC RAC-CT recertifications.

A post offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.