MDS RN Care Coordinator & RAI Specialist

Apploi; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an experienced MDS/RAI Coordinator to oversee the facility’s MDS assessments and the development of comprehensive care plans. You will coordinate an interdisciplinary care plan team, schedule meetings, and audit records to ensure accuracy and compliance with SNF PPS and quality reporting requirements.

The role involves educating leadership and staff, collaborating with health plans and physicians to secure approvals, and interpreting regulatory guidelines to resolve coverage

Qualifications

• MDS/RAI knowledge or training preferred.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care teams a plus.
• Familiarity with SNF PPS and quality reporting programs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Ensure accurate completion of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation.
• Develop and evaluate residents’ comprehensive plans of care.
• Schedule and lead interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
• Audit medical records for documentation supporting coded items.
• Educate department heads, physicians, and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with health plans and physicians to secure approvals and ensure eligibility and coverage.

Job description

Apploi is seeking an experienced MDS/RAI Coordinator to oversee the facility’s MDS assessments and the development of comprehensive care plans. You will coordinate an interdisciplinary care plan team, schedule meetings, and audit records to ensure accuracy and compliance with SNF PPS and quality reporting requirements.

The role involves educating leadership and staff, collaborating with health plans and physicians to secure approvals, and interpreting regulatory guidelines to resolve coverage