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Arcadia on the Hill in Springfield, IL is seeking an MDS Coordinator for an onsite/hybrid role to oversee MDS documentation, care planning, and reimbursement processes. You will coordinate with nursing, dietary, social, restorative, rehabilitation and physician teams to ensure accurate assessments and timely submissions.
The position requires LTAC/LTC experience, active RN or LPN licensure, and restorative certification within six months.
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix and care plan documentation in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plan reviews to assure completeness, thoroughness, and achievement of the optimal allowable Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Resource Utilization Group (RUG) categorization. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission, care plan documentation, and the restorative nursing program. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.
Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
Completes care plans on admission, quarterly and as needed for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
Oversees that all restorative nursing measures are reflected on the care plan as an approach to the focus or need for which they are being completed.
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