MDS Nurse Care Coordinator | Care Planning & PPS Expert

Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse to manage the RAI process and coordinate care plans for residents assigned. This role requires attention to detail, autonomy, and strong teamwork within a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include completing MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulatory timeframes; assessing residents through physical exams and chart reviews; coordinating with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary

Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing professional (RN or LPN) with RAI/MDS knowledge.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse or in care management.
• Familiarity with PPS and Medicare regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’
• Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator
• Remains current with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.

Skills

RN or LPN license

MDS Nurse experience

PPS/Medicare knowledge

Job description

Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an experienced Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse to manage the RAI process and coordinate care plans for residents assigned. This role requires attention to detail, autonomy, and strong teamwork within a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include completing MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulatory timeframes; assessing residents through physical exams and chart reviews; coordinating with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary