MDS Coordinator, RN

Vetted Solutions; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Virtual healthcare

On-demand pay

Voluntary insurance options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in Rhode Island seeks a licensed registered nurse to support patient care assessments and reimbursement processes by completing MDS and CAAs according to federal and state regulations.

You will help develop individualized care plans, participate in the RAI process, identify changes in patient condition, and participate in staff education on activities of daily living and related regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
• Prior experience with MDS and Care Plan completion is required.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative, restorative nursing practices, and relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized patient care plans in line with regulations.
• Contribute to the RAI process with MDS encoding and electronic transmission.
• Identify changes in patient condition and coordinate follow-up assessments.
• Attend educational programs to stay current with RAI and PPS regulations.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Healthcare experience

MDS/Care Plan experience

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves ensuring appropriate reimbursement for patient care services and participating in the Patient Assessment Process through completion of MDS and Care Area Assessments (CAAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individualized patient care plans, identifying patient needs, and projecting outcomes in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, adhering to guidelines for completion, encoding, and electronic transmission of MDS.
• Identify changes in patient condition, coordinate assessments, and support ongoing staff education, including Activities of Daily Living training.
• Attend educational programs to stay current with RAI and Prospective Payment System regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
• Prior experience with MDS and Care Plan completion is required.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative, restorative nursing practices, and relevant laws and regulations.

Key Attributes

Attention to detail, strong assessment skills, knowledge of regulatory compliance, and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

• Offers competitive compensation, health benefits, employee assistance programs, virtual healthcare, on-demand pay, and voluntary insurance options.