MDS Coordinator - Ciena Healthcare Southwest Michigan

Ciena Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator. This role is crucial for overseeing the RAI process, conducting assessments, and coordinating care plans for residents. The MDS Coordinator will supervise the Care Management Nurse and MDS Nurse, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of care. If you are passionate about improving lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion, concern, and excellence in care delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Life Insurance

401K with Matching Funds

Health Insurance

AFLAC

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in MDS assessments and care planning.
• Knowledge of RAI process and PPS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MDS assessments and coordinate care plans for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess resident needs.

Skills

MDS Assessment

Care Plan Coordination

Physical Assessments

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

AANC Certification

RAC-CT Certification

Job description

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Are you an experienced MDS nurse interested in the next step? The MDS Coordinator provides oversight of the RAI process, conducts assessments, and coordinates care plans for guests. The role supervises the Care Management Nurse and MDS Nurse.

At Ciena Healthcare, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Completes MDS, CAA’s, and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Coordinates scheduling of the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses residents through physical assessments, interviews, and chart reviews.
• Discusses resident care needs with caregivers, including physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Reviews information from hospitals, consults, and outside agencies, using this information in assessments and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and initiates significant changes in MDS assessments.
• Prepares for PPS meetings, maintains MDS assessments per Medicare schedule, and monitors Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
• Remains current with AANAC requirements.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• AANC certification is a plus; RAC-CT preferred
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and the Prospective Payment Process (PPS)
• Experience as an MDS Nurse

About Ciena Healthcare:

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing each person deserves our best every day. If you are passionate about improving lives and working with like-minded individuals, Ciena is the place for you!