MDS Coordinator RN

The Laurels of Kent; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Kent is seeking a Part-time MDS Coordinator RN to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) including the MDS, CAAs and care planning, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and PDPM requirements.

Responsibilities include supervising MDS staff, coordinating assessments, training, and performance evaluations, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement integrity.

Qualifications

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PDPM, ICD-10 coding and Quality Measures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate MDS activities in accordance with policy and law.
• Schedule and train MDS nurses; assign and direct work.
• Prepare workload sheets with patient safety and staff capabilities in mind.
• Monitor performance, conduct evaluations and address complaints.
• Utilize independent judgment to support organizational goals.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Facility: The Laurels of Kent

PART TIME

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.