MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse

MB Healthcare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of Medicare regulations, and a commitment to developing personalized care plans. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental)

Paid time off (Sick and vacation) plus holiday pay

Qualifications

• Current license for Registered Nurse required.
• Clinical experience in a nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the development and completion of the resident assessment.
• Promotes the well-being of nursing facility residents.
• Analyzes financial coverage based on assessments.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)

MDS coordinator certification

Job description

MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove

Description

Now Seeking:
RNAC MDS Coordinator for our Skilled Nursing Facility

Ideal candidate is experienced, savvy and analytical with the applicable credentials listed below. Join an incredible team and a great work environment

We offer:

• Competitive and generous pay
• Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• Paid time off (Sick and vacation) plus holiday pay

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)
• Current/active license for Registered Nurse
• MDS coordinator certification
• Clinical Experience in a nursing facility
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and coverage guidelines as related to skilled nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• The MDS Department is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of the facility
• The objective of MDS coordinators are to promote the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, create and review resident care plans and analyze the financial coverage to assure resident is getting what they need.
• MDS will need to be familiar with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to gather information from residents and their families during initial and periodic interviews.
• The MDS covers such areas as the patient's mood, behavior patterns, cognitive ability, and nutrition needs.
• Information from these assessments provides a scale for the nursing team to formulate individualized care plans that include support from social services, dietitians, rehab specialists, and medical staff.
• MDS coordinators then implement and monitor these care plans to ensure their effectiveness.
• They must also make sure all strategies comply with Medicare requirements and ethical standards.