MDS Coordinator | Nurse Care Assessment Specialist

Phxhealthohio; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phxhealthohio is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to assess residents’ physical and mental function and to document MDS data accurately. The role involves interviewing residents and representatives, entering data into the MDS system, and generating reports for state CMS reporting.

The position requires teamwork, adherence to CMS timelines, and collaboration with the nursing and quality assurance teams to optimize care plans and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in this state.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to teamwork and team concept.
• Must demonstrate the skills necessary to interview residents, residents’ representatives and others with information related to the minimum data set assessment.
• Must demonstrate the skills necessary to examine residents to collect information for the minimum data set assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interview residents and representatives to collect information related to the MDS assessment.
• Enter data into the computer program for minimum data set assessment.
• Print MDS assessments and related reports from the computer program and state reporting sites.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rehabilitation utilization meetings.
• Coordinate the care conference meetings and plan of care process.

Skills

Teamwork

Interview residents

Data entry

CMS knowledge

Job description

Phxhealthohio is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to assess residents’ physical and mental function and to document MDS data accurately. The role involves interviewing residents and representatives, entering data into the MDS system, and generating reports for state CMS reporting.

The position requires teamwork, adherence to CMS timelines, and collaboration with the nursing and quality assurance teams to optimize care plans and reimbursement.