MDS Coordinator (RN) - Lenoir Woods, Full Time

Evertrue; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 123.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

Health benefits

Education financial assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Caregiver support

Leaves of absence

Commuter support

Descripción de la vacante

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking an MDS Coordinator RN to direct and implement the MDS process and the interdisciplinary Plan of Care for residents. You will join the Nursing Leadership Team, focusing on accurate documentation and resident care.

Responsibilities include CMS/OBRA guided assessments, MDS submissions, quality measures reporting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and CMS/OBRA guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Directs, coordinates, and facilitates the MDS process and development of the Care Plan.
• Maintain MDS status per OBRA, PPS, Medicaid requirements.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate MDS/IPA.
• Coordinate with Managed Care to support third‑party reimbursement.
• Support Quality Measures reporting and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS and Care Plans; maintain regulatory knowledge.

Conocimientos

RN license

MDS 3.0 knowledge

CMS/OBRA knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPR certified

Educación

RN degree/BSN preferred

RN license

Herramientas

MDS software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:SummaryThe MDS Coordinator RN directs, coordinates, and facilitates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care for residents. This position is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team, with a focus on staff documentation and resident care.Responsibilities1.Performs resident clinical and mental assessment; Collects data consistent with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and company standards regarding each resident’s problems, strengths, goals, and approaches for nursing care; Uses the RAI process to formulate a pertinent Plan of Care2. Maintains current MDS status of each resident according to state and federal guidelines as required under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessment, and implements a system to monitor for changes in resident condition3. Monitors residents for significant change and opens Significant Change MDS or IPA as applicable4. Coordinates with Managed Care Companies to facilitate reimbursement from third party payer sources as required5. Identifies and addresses needs required for assistance with activities of daily living and nursing diagnoses goals and objectives6. Submits MDS within designated time frames established by regulatory bodies7. Monitors and reports monthly on Quality Measures to the interdisciplinary team8. Monitors the MDS scrubber and corrects flags when needed to maintain accurate MDS coding9. Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the community’s quality assurance program for the Nursing Services Department10. Participates in survey inspections made by authorized government agencies11. Makes recommendations to Nursing Leadership, as appropriate, concerning the operation of the MDS/Care Plan process12. Maintains current, thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 and subsequent regulatory updates, RAI, and care assessment processes13. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with the interdisciplinary team14. Attends and participates in continuing education programs to stay abreast of changes in the profession and maintain nursing license15. Participates in Nurse Leader duties, including rounding, on-call, staff education, grievance, follow up, and monitoringQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrent RN license in state of practiceFourth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.CPR certifiedAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term careAbility to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc. necessary to provide quality careAbility to exhibit patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and a willingness to handle challenging residentsPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift 30lbs, and push/pull 50lbs. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, speech clarity, speech recognition, written expression, and requires sensory abilities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat); Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members; Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions; Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade(s): Grade G, $76,665.00 to $123,000.00. Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A