MDS Nurse

Reliant Management; Roseland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Management is seeking an MDS Coordinator in California to direct, organize, and schedule resident assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers. You will collaborate across departments to complete the MDS process and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement.

The role requires a CA-licensed LVN/RN with at least 1 year of MDS experience, strong English communications, and solid administrative skills. CPR is preferred and familiarity with PointClickCare is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current California LVN/RN license.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an MDS Nurse.
• Written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all departments to facilitate completion of MDS process.
• Calculates Medicare assessments and PPS dates.
• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or California DH reimbursement rules.
• Reviews medical records to collect information for MDS records.
• Calculates quarterly annual assessments with appropriate dates.
• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Attends care plan conferences and Medicare meetings as needed.
• Assesses resident care needs and assists in developing individualized care plans.
• Keeps current with job-related developments, regulations and standards.
• Attends continuing education to stay updated on changes in the profession.
• Identifies problems and reports for corrective action.
• Works with residents, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure quality care.
• Observes all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Licensed RN/LVN (CA)

CPR certification

English communication

Administrative skills

PointClickCare

Education

Licensed LVN/RN in California

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

MDS Nurse

What We’re Looking For:

Our organization is currently looking for an exceptional MDS Coordinatorto make a long term career servicing the residents. This compassionate individual is responsible for directing, organizing and scheduling required resident assessments and related documentation for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement with interdisciplinary team for completion of MDS process.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborates with all departments to facilitate completion of MDS process.

• Calculates Medicare assessments and PPS dates.

• Oversees documentation to comply with Medicare or California Dept. of Health reimbursement rules.

• Review medical records and others related to resident's health status to collect information related to the MDS records.

• Calculate quarterly annual assessments with appropriate dates.

• Monitors input to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with reimbursement authorities and standards.

• Attends care plan conferences as needed and Medicare meetings.

• Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.

• Keeps current with job related professional developments, regulations and standards.

• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession.

• Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems and report in an objective manner to take appropriate corrective action.

• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, staff volunteers, and families to ensure residents are receiving the best quality care.

• Observe all company policies and procedures.

What You Bring:

• Must be a licensed LVN/RN in the State of California

• Minimum 1 year experience as an MDS Nurse.

• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.

• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.

• Current certification in CPR preferred.

• Knowledge of PointClickCare.