MDS (RN/LPN) Coordinator

Vertical Health Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

$100/month company contribution to HSA

Daily Pay Option

401K

Employer paid life insurance up to $100k

Generous Paid Time Off

Personal Day Benefit

Guidance from a dedicated regional team

Job summary

Vertical Health Services in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator to manage Medicare processes and ensure high-quality care for residents. Responsibilities include overseeing MDS/PPS assessments, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining documentation for compliance. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, valid Missouri license, 18 months of MDS experience, and BLS certification. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a nurse in Missouri.
• 18 months of recent experience as an MDS Coordinator.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of residents and manage MDS assessments.
• Coordinate daily stand-up meetings and review resident care.
• Monitor documentation for all residents and ensure coding support.
• Assist with significant change identification and physician orders.
• Ensure timely completion of the RAI Process and plan of care.
• Report trends to the Quality Assurance Committee.

Skills

MDS coordination

Clinical reimbursement

BLS/CPR certification

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Job description

MDS (RN/LPN) Coordinator

Join Our Dynamic Team! Are you an experienced MDS Coordinator looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and take charge as an MDS Coordinator. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents.

Position Overview

As an MDS Coordinator, you will be at the heart of managing the integrity of our facility's RAI and Medicare processes. Your responsibilities will include verifying the eligibility of residents for Medicare services, ensuring all required documentation for continuing stay is complete, and overseeing the timely and accurate completion of MDS/PPS assessments in accordance with regulations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that skilled nursing care is consistently provided to our residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary up to $100k
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the residents; provides an interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.
• Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand-up meeting, including review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s).
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensure documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Assist DON or designee with the identification of a significant change, physician orders, and verbal reports to ensure that the MDS and care plan reflect those changes.
• Assures the completion and timeliness of the RAI Process from the MDS through the completion of the plan of care.
• Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Nursing program and are licensed in the state you are applying
• 18 months of recent experience as MDS Coordinator
• Experience with clinical reimbursement
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Reliable transportation

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the potential for you to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

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