MDS Coordinator - NMCC - FT

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking a qualified nurse to conduct, coordinate, and monitor the Resident Assessment Instrument process in a long-term care setting. The role requires RN/LPN licensure in Montana and at least two years of LTC experience, along with strong CQI and RAI knowledge.

You will support Medicare-related billing, collaborate with the LTC team, and help ensure compliance with licensing and CMS requirements while maintaining up-to-date department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current RN/LPN license to practice in Montana.
• Minimum two years of recent experience in a Long-Term Care facility.
• Knowledge of resident age ranges and CQI data collection/interpretation.
• Familiarity with the RAI process and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, coordinate, and monitor the Resident Assessment Instrument process including MDS and care plans.
• Participate in LTC Utilization Review meetings and understand Medicare PPS.
• Collaborate with Biller to translate MDS/RUG data to Medicare billing.
• Maintain knowledge of state/federal licensing and CMS requirements; develop and revise department policies.

Skills

RAI process

Data collection

CQI tools

Resident care knowledge

Education

RN/LPN license MT

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

Conduct, coordinate, and/or monitor the Resident Assessment Instrument Assessment process, including completion of the Minimum Data Set, Resident Assessment Protocols, and care plans. Participate in LTC Utilization Review meetings and maintain current knowledge of the Medicare Prospective Payment System. Work with LTC Biller to ensure accurate translation of MDS/RUG information to the Medicare bill. Maintains knowledge of State and Local licensing boards and all Federal Agency requirements for individual and nursing department. Develops, reviews and revises Department Policies & Procedures. Obtains & maintains AANAC Certification. Assists NMCC Administration with preparation for, and collaboration prior to and during LTC and CMS Survey process. Collaborates with LTC ADON/Staff development in conducting newly hired licensed staff documentation education and periodic Staff education on MDS and RAI process. Maintains LTC Infection Prevention Program.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current RN/LPN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Montana.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience working in a Long-Term Care facility.
• Possess knowledge relating to age of residents served.
• Knowledge/skills in data collection and interpretation (tools of CQI).
• Knowledgeable and proficient in RAI process.

Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.
Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.