MDS Coordinator, LPN

Jobtailor; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead the RAI and care management processes from admission through discharge in a skilled nursing environment. You will work under the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement to coordinate information systems and education for the clinical team.

The ideal candidate has MDS experience, strong knowledge of OBRA regulations, and excellent communication skills to maintain professional care planning and compliance with

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in the practicing state.
• Prior MDS experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Thorough understanding of OBRA regulations and MDS.
• Knowledge of care planning process required.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Complete the RAI process and care management from admission to discharge per policy and guidelines.
• Coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department as directed by leadership.

Skills

LPN

MDS Experience

Case-Mix Knowledge

Quality Indicator Process

Care Planning Knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Tools

RAI Process

Care Management

Minimum Data Set

Medicare PPS Process

Medicaid Reimbursement

OBRA Regulations

Discharge Tracking

Admission Tracking

Job description

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge, and admission tracking, etc.
• With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department

Requirements

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state in which you are practicing
• Prior MDS experience highly preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement highly preferred
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process, OBRA regulations, and Minimum Data Set
• Knowledge of the care planning process required
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the RAI process, care management, and Minimum Data Set compliance, with a strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes. Possesses excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor while working with seniors in a clinical setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Minimum Data Set (MDS) Experience
• Case-Mix Knowledge
• Quality Indicator Process Understanding
• Care Planning Process Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• RAI Process
• Care Management
• Minimum Data Set
• Medicare PPS Process
• Medicaid Reimbursement
• OBRA Regulations
• Discharge Tracking
• Admission Tracking

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Flexible Personality
• Energetic Personality
• Professional Image

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Industry Keywords

• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Assisted Living (AL)
• Memory Care (MC)