MDS Coordinator (LVN/RN) – Lead Care Plans & Compliance

OPCO Skilled Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for a fully-staffed facility in Houston. You will manage timely completion of RAI and care management from admission to discharge in line with policy and federal/state guidelines, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN or LVN with at least 2 years of SNF experience, strong knowledge of Medicare PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, OBRA, and MDS 3.0.

Qualifications

• RN or LVN licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Thorough understanding of OBRA regulations and the MDS.
• Knowledge of the care planning process.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess resident needs and schedule MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Decide on completing additional MDS assessments based on clinical criteria per the RAI Manual.
• Coordinate daily stand-up meetings and review resident care and assessment reference dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing the RAI process.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation in the medical record to support coding.
• Maintain current MDS status per state and federal guidelines.
• Enter data into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Code the MDS accurately based on medical records and interviews.

Skills

Case-Mix knowledge

Medicare PPS understanding

Medicaid reimbursement knowledge

OBRA regulations knowledge

Care planning understanding

MDS 3.0 experience

Education

RN or LVN license

Tools

MDS 3.0 software

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for a fully-staffed facility in Houston. You will manage timely completion of RAI and care management from admission to discharge in line with policy and federal/state guidelines, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN or LVN with at least 2 years of SNF experience, strong knowledge of Medicare PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, OBRA, and MDS 3.0.