MDS Coordinator RN- At least 1 Yr Exp

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Hollywood (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing and rehabilitation center is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to assist in documentation compliance with federal, state, and certification guidelines. The role involves coordinating the RAI process, ensuring timely care planning, and participation in regulatory surveys. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree, be licensed, and have prior experience in a skilled nursing facility. This position offers competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance options and paid time off, in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive Rates

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off plan

Free CEU's

Employee Recognition Program

Opportunity for Growth and Development

Great team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Medicare PPS process and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Ability to complete patient assessments and assure compliance with documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the RAI process ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Monitors RAI process tracking and Medicaid tracking forms through the PCC system.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary schedules for MDS assessments and care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Case-Mix

Knowledge of OBRA regulations

Understanding of Quality Indicator process

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program

Licensed in the state of practice

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC) system

Job description

Position Purpose : The RN MDS Coordinator assists the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator with ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Excellent knowledge of Case- Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
• Through understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care planning process.

Regulatory and Certification Responsibilities

Assists the center in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification.

Actively participates in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficiencies.

Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary completion of the plan of care.

Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge / reentry, and Medicaid tracking forms through the PointClickCare (PCC) system.

Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance with standards of documentation.

Completes patient assessments, data collection, and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the current version of MDS User’s Manual.

Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient’s care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare / Medicaid and insurance programs.

Provides interdisciplinary schedules for all MDS assessments and care plans as required by OBRA and PPS.

Assures that appropriate signatures are obtained as required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Rates
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plan
• Free CEU's
• Employee Recognition Program
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Great team environment

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.