MDS Coordinator RN

Ciena-Healthcare; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator RN in Michigan to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process including MDS, CAAs, and care planning to support PDPM compliance and appropriate reimbursement.

The role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication. Eligible candidates will hold an RN license in Michigan, CPR certification, and experience with MDS/RAI processes.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the appropriate state.
• CPR certification required or within 90 days of employment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs MDS-related staff in accordance with policies and laws.
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested.
• Plans, assigns and directs work with patient safety in mind.
• Prepares assignment sheets considering qualifications and experience.
• Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
• Completes evaluations impacting tenure and wage adjustments.
• Resolves employee complaints and monitors performance.
• Participates in performance improvement plans and supervises assigned staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Michigan nursing license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for managing and coordinating the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, supports optimized reimbursement through compliance with PDPM and other payer requirements.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration patient safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
• Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
• Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
• Receives and resolves employee complaints.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement plans.
• Adequately supervise assigned staff and ensure that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix payment systems, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions, (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse with a valid license
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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