MDS Coordinator - Impactful RN Role with Growth & Benefits

Adept; Blue Hill (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Adept Rehab & Nursing of Blue Hills is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing facility in Blue Hill, NE. The role focuses on MDS processes, accurate assessment timelines, and collaboration with nursing staff to optimize resident care.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, MDS coordination experience, strong medical terminology knowledge, and be able to navigate Medicare criteria while maintaining high-quality documentation and communication with the admissions team.

Qualifications

• RN license required (NY)
• Experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
• Deep medical terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

• Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.

Skills

MDS coordination

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Adept Rehab & Nursing of Blue Hills is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing facility in Blue Hill, NE. The role focuses on MDS processes, accurate assessment timelines, and collaboration with nursing staff to optimize resident care.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, MDS coordination experience, strong medical terminology knowledge, and be able to navigate Medicare criteria while maintaining high-quality documentation and communication with the admissions team.