MDS Coordinator LPN or RN

Caretel of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretel of St. Joseph in St. Joseph, MI seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (Full Time). The role leads care management for residents, collaborates with families, physicians, and the nursing team, and ensures documentation supports care and reimbursement.

Requirements include an RN license, CPR certification, and a minimum of 3 years' MDS coordinating experience in a busy skilled care setting. Proficiency with MS Office and Medicare guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required to practice as an MDS Coordinator.
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an MDS Coordinator in a busy skilled care/rehab setting.
• Proficiency in Computer and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and managed-care criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead care management for residents by coordinating with residents, families, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Audit resident charts, care plans, and documentation to support care and reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and other benefit programs.
• Complete and transmit MDS assessments and reports per requirements.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certified

MDS experience

MS Office

Medicare guidelines

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Ethics standards

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Title: MDS Coordinator

Location: St. Joseph
Status: Full Time

Essential Functions

• Lead the care management for our residents by partnering and communicating with residents, families, Physicians, healthcare providers, and the nursing team to provide the highest quality of care for our residents
• Audit resident charts, care plans, and charting to ensure documentation supports the care provided and reimbursement level
• Ensure compliance with guidelines for participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other benefit programs
• Complete and transmit MDS assessment and reports in accordance with Medicare, OBRA, Medicaid and other benefit program requirements

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR Certified
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an MDS Coordinator in a busy skilled care / rehab setting
• Computer and MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and managed-care criteria
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Promote and facilitate teamwork
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethics