Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Uniforms provided

Job summary

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation in Pinehurst, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as an MDS Coordinator. The role focuses on resident assessments, care plans, and coordinating the PDPM process to ensure accurate reimbursement and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN or LPN license, have RAI experience, and are proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Current license as an RN or LPN issued by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience with the RAI process.
• Knowledgeable of PDPM and State Case Mix time weighted reimbursement.
• Strong verbal and written English communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines.
• Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDSs.
• Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and coordinates with staff as needed.
• Completes the MDS and inputs data into the computer.
• Verifies MDS transmissions and approvals by the State.
• Corrects rejected records and prepares them for re-submission.
• Forms Resident Care Plan with the interdisciplinary team within required time frames.
• Schedules and conducts Care Plan meetings and communicates plans to staff.

Skills

RAI process

PDPM knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Be a part of something new at The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina! Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC), was thoughtfully designed to redefine care through exceptional hospitality, innovative services, and a welcoming environment for both residents and team members. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay, commensurate with experience
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events to include refreshments and gifts
• Fun and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Initial uniforms provided
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• New health insurance plans to include a prescription plan, FSA, and HSA plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The MDS Coordinator completes assessments and care plans for residents using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with the laws, regulations, and company standards. The MDS Coordinator reviews and coordinates Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Case Mix data for the facility to ensure appropriate reimbursement.

Job Requirements

• Current license as an RN or LPN issued by the State Board of Nursing
• Experience with the RAI process
• Strong Knowledge of PDPM and State Case Mix Time weighted Reimbursement payment system.
• Knowledgeable of the nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, and customer service oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and vendors.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet navigation, preferred.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines.
• Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDSs.
• Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy.
• Completes the MDS and input into the computer.
• Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner.
• Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission.
• Formulates Resident Care Plan along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame.
• Schedules and holds Care Plan meetings on a regular and timely basis.
• Communicates the Care Plan to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted.
• Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the Care Plan.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

At SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring passionately for our employees and our residents.