MDS Coordinator Nurse - LPN

The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay; South Pasadena (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Overtime Opportunities

Doctegrity

Wonderschool

Panda Perks & Benefits

Comfortable Staffing Ratios

Supportive Team Environment

KARE KREWE Partner

Job summary

The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN) to oversee the RAI process, ensure accurate documentation, and lead the daily PPS/Case mix meetings with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining MDS status, scheduling assessments, communicating with departments and families, and ensuring CMS compliance. Active Florida LPN license and prior MDS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Previous MDS experience required.
• Active Florida LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current MDS status for each patient in accordance with OBRA, Medicare PPS and Medicaid guidelines.
• Schedule OBRA, Medicare PPS and Medicaid assessments.
• Communicate schedules to other departments and families.
• Monitor clinical systems for changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinate reassessment and plan of care for condition changes.
• Strategically set ARD with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete portions of MDS and CAAs per policies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility policies for electronic submissions.
• Coordinate and develop care plans as required.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for completeness and chronology.
• Maintain Medicare Certifications / Re-Certifications.
• Participate in QAPI / QM processes.
• Maintain proficiency in MDS software and reporting.

Skills

MDS experience

Florida LPN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator - LPN

Boca Ciega Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an experienced LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team! The MDS Coordinator will oversee the MDS assessment process, ensure accurate and timely documentation, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Previous MDS experience and an active Florida LPN license required.

The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay is a 109-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, located in St. Petersburg. Our facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are dedicated to improving the functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to achieve successful outcomes

We are located at1255 Pasadena Ave S, Ste C, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(We're the two-story mirrored building right off the parking lot - please don't head back to the two tall towers!)

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today!
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity - 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Wonderschool - Support for child care and early education options
• Panda Perks & Benefits - Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment - where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Boca Ciega Bay!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

MDS Coordinator Summary Description:

The MDS Coordinator under the direction of the Administrator or Director of Nursing, is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Additionally, this individual will lead the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting. These duties are to be performed in a timely manner consistent with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and policies and procedures. This individual also establishes and maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains current MDS status of each patient/resident, in accordance with all state and federal guidelines, including the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Medicare PPS and any Medicaid payment system, as applicable.
2. Schedules patients/residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments.
3. Communicates schedule to all other departments and families, as required.
4. Monitors clinical systems for changes in patient/resident condition.
5. Responds to patient/resident change in condition by coordinating patient/resident re-assessment and re-evaluation plan of care.
6. Strategically sets assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the patient/resident.
7. Accurately completes portions of MDS and CAAs as assigned, in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines.
8. Assures compliance with federal, state, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and facility policies and procedures as related to completion of an accurate electronic submission in a timely manner and coordination of the RAI process.
9. Coordinates and develops plan of care as required.
10. Monitors MDS and care plan documentation on all patients/residents, assuring that complete, orderly and chronological documentation is maintained in the file.
11. Maintains Medicare Certifications /Re-Certifications
12. Participates in QAPI /QM process
13. Maintains proficiency in software programs for MDS completion and is able to access and utilize appropriate reports.