MDS Nurse

Senior Health Care Facility; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Health Care Facility is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and timely submission, while overseeing PDPM processes within the facility.

The role requires 3–5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years MDS exposure; RN license preferred and CPR certification are required, LTC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN license required; current unencumbered state license preferred.
• 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 English.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine health status and level of care for new admissions.
• Oversee timely completion of all MDS assessments (PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant changes).
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation to complete MDS per regulatory time frames.
• Maintain accurate MDS schedule and reference dates during resident stay.
• Enter data for electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Coordinate discharge and care conferences in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in formulating and revising care plans; evaluate for comprehensiveness.
• Liaise with therapy teams (physical, occupational, speech).
• Participate in restorative nursing documentation and supervision.

Education

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

LPN considered

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