MDS (RN/LPN) Coordinator

Vertical Health Services; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA Contribution

On Demand Pay (Tapcheck)

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Vertical Health Services in Missouri is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN/LPN) to oversee the facility's RAI and Medicare processes. You will verify resident eligibility, ensure complete documentation for continuing stay, and manage timely MDS/PPS assessments in compliance with regulations.

This full-time position offers 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, rotating holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package, with sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nursing program and 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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to assess resident needs and schedule MDS assessments and care plan reviews
• Coordinate daily stand-up meetings and review resident care and assessment dates
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation in the medical record to support coding
• Identify significant changes with DON or designee and update MDS/care plans accordingly
• Ensure completion and timeliness of RAI processes from MDS to care plan
• Report trends from audits to QA Committee
• Maintain confidentiality of necessary information
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing background

BLS/CPR

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Licensed in the applying state

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

12-hour shifts and every other weekend with rotating holiday schedule

Sign-On for Full-Time $5,000

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $100–$150 Monthly Company HSAContributionto Help Offset Employee-only Medical Insurance Costs
• On Demand Pay Option through Tapcheck
• Benefithub Employee Discounts
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Life Insurance– 1x Annual Salary, up to $100,000
• Paid Time off & Flexibility
• Personal Day Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• One-to-one Health Textcare– 24/7 Access to Healthcare Providers by Text for Primary Care and Urgent Care Needs. the Service and Textcare Visits Are Completely Free to Employees.
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Ad&D)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Nurses

• Instant QAPI Insightsthrough MegaData
• Real-Time Wound Reporting
• Enhanced Quality Measure Supportthrough CMI Connect
• AI-Powered Clinical Auditingthrough Gemini
• Integrated Vital Signs Technologythat connects directly to the EMR
• 5-Star Performance Visibilitythrough TSI

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.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.