MDS Coordinator - RN Leading Care Plans & Compliance

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation plan

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Holidays with pay

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. The role involves coordinating federally mandated assessments, inputting data, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans.

The position requires an Illinois RN license with AANAC RAC-CT certification within six months and offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year experience working with MDS.
• Current Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN).
• AANAC RAC-CT certification required within six (6) months of employment; company will reimburse certification costs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other departments to collect and input the information required for the federally mandated assessments (MDS).
• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards.
• Reviews clinical charts and condition of patients.
• Plans and coordinates resident’s plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Discusses resident condition with physicians, nursing staff and family members.
• Completes the computer database required for the MDS.
• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or Illinois Department of Public Aid reimbursement rules.
• Leads care plan conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings.
• Interprets resident charts to accurately complete sections of the MDS.
• Reviews resident charts for contradictions in information and researches any contradictions to determine what is valid.
• Stays current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions.
• May perform the duties of a Registered Nurse as assigned.

Skills

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN license (IL)

Job description

DuPage County is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. The role involves coordinating federally mandated assessments, inputting data, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans.

The position requires an Illinois RN license with AANAC RAC-CT certification within six months and offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.