MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureCare in Baltimore seeks a RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to oversee MDS completion and ensure accurate data collection for CMS submissions. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet RAI processes and PDPM requirements.

We offer a competitive salary range of $87,000–$102,000/year, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and career growth. FutureCare is recognized as a Top Workplace and trusted for high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure to practice in Maryland (MD or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as an MDS RN Assessment Coordinator with ICD-10 coding.
• Progressive nursing experience in a resident assessment environment.
• Managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn, teach, and adapt to change.
• Deep experience with PDPM and CMI related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and monitor clinical documentation to provide accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion.
• Partner with IDT to evaluate Quality Measures.
• Review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, to include utilizing MDS software to review any coding inconsistencies and opportunities, prior to locking MDS assessments.

Skills

RN licensure (MD)

MDS experience

PDPM knowledge

CMI knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership/management

MDS software

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/MDS are part of our interdisciplinary team of nurses who play a vital role in adequately collecting and assessing data on our residents to ensure specific elements are encoded in the MDS and submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Overview

At FutureCare our RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/MDS are part of our interdisciplinary team of nurses who play a vital role in adequately collecting and assessing data on our residents to ensure specific elements are encoded in the MDS and submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Salary Range $87,000- $102,000 Full Time Annual***

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Oversee and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and monitor clinical documentation to provide accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion.
• Partner with IDT to evaluate Quality Measures.
• Review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, to include utilizing MDS software to review any coding inconsistencies and opportunities, prior to locking MDS assessments.

Qualifications

We are looking for detail-oriented nurses who are team players, with:

• Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (Maryland or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as an MDS-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to include ICD-10 coding experience.
• Progressive nursing experience preferably in a resident assessment environment.
• Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient understanding of PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• A willingness to both learn and teach, with adaptability to make changes when needed.
• In-depth experience and knowledge with PDPM and CMI as related to Medicare and Medicaid service reimbursements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.