MDS Department Head

Aperion Care; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Natick, MA is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to manage Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and PDPM submissions to ensure accurate reimbursement for resident care.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary participation, assess new admissions, oversee all MDS activities (PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual changes), maintain schedules, and support care plan development in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license preferred. LPN's will be considered.
• 3-5 years of equivalent clinical experience, Minimum 2 years MDS experience
• Current CPR certification
• Long Term Care Experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant changes
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames
• Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments, including proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay
• Perform data entry functions to ensure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans
• Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality
• Participate in physical restraint reduction and fall management programs
• Set up documentation flow sheets for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures
• Perform or supervise the performance of restorative nursing staff
• Serves as a liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational, and speech

Skills

MDS coordination

Healthcare documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Job Summary

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. As an the MDS Coordinator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to ensure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility. You will also oversee the overall process and tracking of PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) documentation and submission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant changes
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames
• Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments, including proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay
• Perform data entry functions to ensure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans
• Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality
• Participate in physical restraint reduction and fall management programs
• Set up documentation flow sheets for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures
• Perform or supervise the performance of restorative nursing staff
• Serves as a liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational, and speech

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license preferred. LPN's will be considered.
• 3-5 years of equivalent clinical experience, Minimum 2 years MDS experience
• Current CPR certification
• Long Term Care Experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate