MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Care Management, LLC.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Care Management, LLC. is seeking an MDS Coordinator to coordinate Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments, ensuring appropriate reimbursement for services. The role includes completing concurrent MDS to maximize RUG categories and integrating data from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation.

The position is salaried with a starting salary around the market, with responsibilities spanning interdisciplinary coordination and education on MDS processes.

Qualifications

• Active MA nursing license required (RN or LPN).
• Familiarity with QA/QI processes in long-term care.
• Experience supervising nursing staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care via the MDS process.
• Facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff on MDS roles and completion.
• Ensure MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff in-serviced.
• Cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues after hours.

Skills

RN or LPN license

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience

Education

Active MA nursing license (RN/LPN)

Job description

MDS Coordinator

The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Schedule & Pay:

• Starting salary: $65,000 / year
• Monday - Friday, flexible hours as it is a salaried position

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed

Qualifications:

• Active, unemcumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in the state of MA required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• LPN Salary $80,000-$90,000
• RN Salary $95,000-$110,000
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment

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