MDS Coordinator, RN

The Beacon Institute; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Care & Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, MD seeks a Full-Time MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse. This on-site role requires coordination of MDS assessments, communication across departments, and active participation in PPS and care planning processes.

Qualified applicants hold Maryland RN licensure (or compact), with MDS/RAC-CT experience preferred. Vaccinations are mandatory; on-call responsibilities apply. Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland RN license or compact state license.
• Two years of clinical LTC experience.
• MDS experience and RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccination and annual flu vaccination mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate MDS assessments with care plan process.
• Inform disciplines of due assessments and coordinate signatures.
• Review charts daily to support skilled services documentation.
• Schedule MDS utilizing PCC software and manage PPS processes.
• Lead and participate in PPS meetings and ARD scheduling.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated across disciplines.

Skills

MDS coordination

Communication

Team coordination

On-call readiness

Education

RN license (Maryland)

RAC-CT certification

Job description

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center located in beautiful, historic Havre de Grace (Harford County), MD is in search of a Full-Time MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse. This position is Monday through Friday with on-call responsibilities.

Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating MDS assessments interfacing with the care plan process and communicating with multiple internal disciplines

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Ensures accurate, timely and optimal completion of MDS assessments
• Informs disciplines of assessments due, completes Nursing assessments, monitors daily for completions, coordinates forms for signatures, transmits and reconciles
• Ensures all disciplines contribute their section of assessment in a timely and compliant manner. Acts as resource for MDS for all disciplines
• Responsible for reviewing resident and guest charts daily or as applicable for supportive documentation of skilled services including observation, order changes, ADL documentation, therapy notes, labs, etc.
• Schedules MDS utilizing PCC software
• Coordinates and manages PPS process by monitoring acuity levels, overseeing and analyzing both MA and MC RUG classifications; communicates with Therapy and Physician, acts as Medical Assistance and Medicare coverage resource and collaborates with team regarding ongoing daily needs
• Acts as liaison with therapy, nursing, families, residents and guests to carry out care plan and achieve resident restorative goals
• Coordinates with therapy in setting ARD dates in relation to diagnosis, skilled services, goals, ADL documentation
• Chairs daily PPS meetings
• Interfaces with billing department; facilitates required documentation including Medical Eligibility Review form (3871)
• Reviews quarterly CMI reports verifying accuracy.
• Participates in the MA review and validation process quarterly, annually and as needed
• Participates in the development, implementation, communication and evaluation of resident care plans. Ensures staff is implementing care plans, delivering care appropriately and recognizing changes in residents’ status
• Reviews facility Quality Indicators (QI) and Quality Measures (QM) intervenes as necessary
• Identifies problems and reports and makes recommendations for addressing problems to the Director of Nursing
• Prepares written and oral reports for the Director of Nursing
• Supports and demonstrates practices consistent with the mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures in the nursing department
• Attends continuing education programs and reads current nursing literature to maintain competency and improve knowledge and skills
• Participates in the development and presentation of in-service education programs in support of staff development. Identifies educational needs of employees and makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing
• Provides direct care as needed. Obtains assistance for clinical emergencies and assists as necessary, including CPR
• Ensures resident and guests rights are protected and ensures they are free from abuse and neglect
• Adheres to infection control practices
• Attends In-Service training to maintain and improve competencies
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Current Maryland or compact state RN/LPN license. Two years clinical experience in a long-term care facility. MDS experience and Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT), preferred

Covid-19 vaccination, and the annual flu vaccination are mandatory and conditions of employment.

Company Info

Company Name

Citizen Care & Rehabilitation Center

Company URL

https://www.citizenscarecenter.com/index.php/careers/

Contact Name

Diana George

Email

[e-mail]

Phone

[phone]

Location

415 Market Street
Havre de Grace 21078