MDS Coordinator RN - The Laurels of Kent

Ciena Healthcare; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Kent, part-time MDS Coordinator RN, at Ciena Healthcare in Michigan, coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS to ensure accurate, timely completion and PDPM compliance across the facility.

The role requires an RN with MDS/RAI experience, strong leadership and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage staff and processes in a compliant environment. Benefits include competitive pay, health plans, and Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN license with active state registration.
• Strong knowledge of RAI, PDPM, ICD-10, and Quality Measures.
• Experience with regulatory standards and compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data/document management.
• Strong organizational and analytical and communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policy and laws.
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested.
• Plans, assigns and directs work; prepares assignment sheets with safety considerations.
• Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
• Prepares performance evaluations and handles employee complaints.
• Monitors and evaluates performance; participates in performance improvement plans.
• Supervises assigned staff and ensures proper supervision of their team.
• Uses independent judgment on behalf of the organization.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Graphics

Job description

PART TIME

The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for managing and coordinating the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, supports optimized reimbursement through compliance with PDPM and other payer requirements.

The Laurels of Kent,

Facility:

The Laurels of Kent

PART TIME

The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for managing and coordinating the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, supports optimized reimbursement through compliance with PDPM and other payer requirements.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration patient safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
• Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
• Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
• Receives and resolves employee complaints.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement plans.
• Adequately supervise assigned staff and ensure that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix payment systems, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions, (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse with a valid license
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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