MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse

Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, vision, %26

Paid time off (Sick and vacation) plus

Job summary

Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the United States is seeking an experienced RN to serve as MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will be an RN with MDS coordinator certification, strong clinical assessment skills, and thorough knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to skilled nursing.

You will lead the MDS process, develop and review care plans, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
• Current/active RN license.
• MDS coordinator certification.
• Clinical experience in a nursing facility.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations related to skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete resident assessments in line with state requirements.
• Promote resident well-being via care plans and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Gather information using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) during interviews.
• Address mood, behavior, cognition, and nutrition within assessments.
• Inform care plan decisions with social services, dietitians, rehab, and medical staff.
• Implement and monitor care plans for effectiveness and compliance with Medicare rules.

Skills

RN

MDS coordination

RAI knowledge

Clinical assessment

Medicare/Medicaid rules

Education

RN License

Bachelors in Nursing

Job description

MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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.