MDS Coordinator RN

Sans-Souci-Rehabilitation-; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator RN to join our team in Yonkers, NY. The role focuses on completing the MDS, CAAs, and Care Plans in compliance with federal and state regulations while coordinating services with physicians, families, and payers.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has 2+ years clinical experience, and at least 1 year in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum 1 year in long-term care.
• Prior MDS coordination experience preferred.
• RN candidates with training in RAI process welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate completion of the MDS, CAAs and Care Plans according to regulations.
• Serve as in-house Case Manager coordinating care with physicians, families, payers and staff.
• Communicate regulatory risks and system effectiveness to Administration and DON.
• Capture ARD and RUG scores; ensure correct reason for assessment.
• Understand MDS requirements for Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid.
• Submit MDS data timely to state database and review validation reports.
• Lead Care Management to resolve discharge barriers for optimal outcomes.
• Educate IDT on RAI/ MDS processes and train new staff as needed.
• Analyze QI/QM data with the DON to identify trends.

Skills

RN license

Case management

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

MDS Coordinator RN

The Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working MDS Coordinator to join our ever-growing team.
We are seeking qualified candidates who have experience as an RN and are committed to help our patients and facilities receive the support they need.

Responsible for completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy and procedures.
Acts as in-house case manager by considering all aspects of the residents care and coordinating services with physicians, families, third party payers and facility staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees accurate and thorough completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plans, in accordance with current federal and state regulations and guidelines that govern the process
• Acts as an in-house Case Manager demonstrating detailed knowledge of residents health status, critical thinking skills to develop an appropriate care pathway and timely communication of needed information to the resident, family, other health care professionals and third party payers
• Proactively communicates with Administrator and Director of Nursing to identify regulatory risk, effectiveness of Facility/Community Systems that allow capture of resources provided on the MDS, clinical trends that impacts resident care, and any additional information that has an affect on the clinical and operational outcomes of the Facility/Community
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and collaborates with therapy staff to select the correct reason for assessment and Assessment Reference Date (ARD). Captures the RUG score which reflects the care and services provided
• Demonstrates an understanding of MDS requirements related to varied payers including Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid
• Ensures timely electronic submission of all Minimum Data Sets to the state data base. Reviews state validation reports and ensures that appropriate follow-up action is taken
• Facilitates the Care Management Process engaging the resident, IDT and family in timely identification and resolution of barriers to discharge resulting in optimal resident outcomes and safe transition to the next care setting
• Directly educates or provides company resources to the IDT members to ensure they are knowledgeable of the RAI process. Provides an overview of the MDS Coordinator and Assessor role to new employees that are involved with the RAI process. Teach and train new or updated RAI or company processes to interdisciplinary team (IDT) members as needed
• Analyzes QI/QM data in conjunction with the Director of Nursing Services to identify trends on a monthly basis
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of Utilization Review and Triple Check
• Serves on, participates in, and attends various other committees of the Facility/Community (e.g., Quality Assessment and Assurance) as required, and as directed by their supervisor and Administrator

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license in state of practice.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a health care setting
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a long term care setting
• Prior experience as an MDS coordination accepted
• Training program available for RN candidates with demonstrated assessment skills

Salary: Up to $130,000 a year

Based on experience

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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