MDS Coordinator RN- Avamere Cascade Park

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401 (k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy with telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA

Professional Development

Job summary

The MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) at Avamere Cascade Park is the primary contact for reviewing and coordinating patient care plans to promote quality care for residents in Vancouver, WA. This role works with the nursing team to ensure coordinated care and effective communication for the clinical plan.

The successful candidate will have an RN license, knowledge of MDS/RAI, and experience with electronic medical records, with preference for MDS certification.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the applicable state.
• Strong understanding of MDS/RAI processes and guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical records and charting.

Responsibilities

• Review care plans for goals and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Coordinate care plans with the nursing team and other departments.
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
• Monitor PPS and OBRA assessments for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure documentation reflects resident care and responses.

Skills

RN license

MDS/RAI knowledge

EMR experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living

MDS Coordinator RN- Avamere Cascade Park (Finance)

MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Days, Mon-Fri

Wage: $110,000 - $131,000 DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683

Job Summary

The MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) is the primary point of contact for the review and coordination of patient care plans to promote quality care and services to residents. This role works with other nursing department colleagues to ensure that patient care is coordinated and communicated effectively with the clinical team. MDS job coordinators determine the health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents according to state and federal standards. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and have experience in clinical assessment and documentation.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the residents are aware of care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
• Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical assessments and documentation.
• Ensure legal compliance with all state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to following MDS processes.
• Manage the utilization review (UR) process.
• Oversee the MAR's treatment, flow sheets, and physician's orders.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency in resident care.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Report findings and make recommendations to management.
• Act in a supporting role to the Administrator and Director of Nursing of the facility.

Requirements:

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• In accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
• Oregon: RN is required
• Washington: RN is preferred
• MDS certification preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories, and MDS 3.0.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.
• Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems.

Benefits:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.