MDS Coordinator - Geriatric Care & Compliance Lead

Apploi; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an MDS Coordinator (OSHA Classification 1) to ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of clinical assessments by collaborating with the facility interdisciplinary health care team in support of both short and long-term improvement goals. The role requires MA RN/LPN licensure and strong geriatric assessment experience.

The position emphasizes accurate RAI/MDS completion, adherence to state/federal rules, and coordination with the DNS/ADNS to support quality resident

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
• Minimum three years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains care conferences calendar and conducts interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Does comprehensive assessment of resident through medical record review, appropriate interviews, and assessment of resident.
• Completes MDS with appropriate RAPS, resident summary, and develops resident care plans.
• Ensures timely completion of all aspects of the RAI process and timely transmission per State and Federal regulations.
• As applicable, lead case management for Managed Care.
• As directed by DNS/Administrator, participate in CMI meetings and billing meetings.
• Communicate PDPM recommendations as appropriate.
• Reviews Final validation report from State and makes corrections as needed.
• Participates in the weekly Medicare Meeting and communicates pertinent MDS information.
• Reviews each Medicare resident for appropriateness of Medicare coverage.
• Obtains monthly Quality Indicator Reports and provides them to the DNS/ADNS.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assure timely completion of all aspects of resident assessment process and timely transmission for federal and state agencies.
• Review and maintains final validation report from state and corrects as needed.
• Attends meetings as assigned by the DNS/ADNS.

Skills

CPR certification

English proficiency

Nursing assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN/RN license in MA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apploi is seeking an MDS Coordinator (OSHA Classification 1) to ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of clinical assessments by collaborating with the facility interdisciplinary health care team in support of both short and long-term improvement goals. The role requires MA RN/LPN licensure and strong geriatric assessment experience.

The position emphasizes accurate RAI/MDS completion, adherence to state/federal rules, and coordination with the DNS/ADNS to support quality resident