Regional MDS Consultant (RN)

Allureprophetstown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional MDS Consultant (RN) to oversee multiple facilities in the Quad City Area. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate completion of Medicare and Medicaid documentation, which is essential for appropriate reimbursement for care services. The ideal candidate will integrate various services, including nursing and rehabilitation, while providing leadership and training to facility staff. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector by ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing the quality of care provided to residents. If you are a dedicated and compassionate RN with a passion for excellence in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license.
• 2-3 years experience as an MDS Coordinator preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in MDS completion process required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the NFLOC process and coordinate staff training.
• Serve as a primary resource for facility MDS Coordinators.
• Conduct orientation and provide ongoing education for staff.

Skills

Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents

MDS completion process

Leadership

Staff training and education

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Active RN license

Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation

RAC-CT or RNAC certification

Tools

MDS User Manual

Job description

Allure HCS is looking for a Regional MDS Consultant (RN) to oversee all 15 facilities for the Quad City Area.

Facilities:

1. Allure of Galesburg
2. Allure of Geneseo
3. Allure of Knox County
4. Allure of Lake Storey
5. Allure of Mendota
6. Allure of Moline
7. Allure of Mt Carroll
8. Allure of Peru
9. Allure of Pinecrest
10. Allure of Prophetstown
11. Allure of Quad Cities
12. Allure of Sterling
13. Allure of Stockton
14. Allure of Walnut
15. Allure of Zion

The Regional MDS Consultant (RN) is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facilities. This role will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) process, including staff training and education initiatives.
• Serve as the primary resource to facility MDS Coordinators within Allure HCS 15 facility homes.
• Conduct orientation sessions to all employees involved in the MDS process.
• Provide ongoing education for employees.
• Maintain current working knowledge of MDS and ensure regulatory changes are applied to the program and function.
• Develop training materials and distribute to facility staff as needed.
• Update the MDS User Manual as necessary.
• Travel to facilities to evaluate facility production and train facility staff.
• Responsible for CMS TPE and ADR audits.
• Must be well-versed in the PDPM payment process for Medicare Part A.
• Create weekly updates of current MDS issues being addressed, fix-it procedural guides, and other information and issue to the facilities.
• Review facility processing and advise Administrator of abnormal trends.
• Prepare and submit reports on facility operations, as required.
• Attend and/or conduct meetings, as required, to carry out responsibilities.
• Ensure adequate preparation for, and participate in, regulatory compliance surveys.
• Must stay in compliance with all state, federal, and government agencies.
• Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
• Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active nurse license to practice as an RN.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities.
• Must have extensive working knowledge in the MDS completion process in the long-term care environment.
• Experience in a multi-site, regional capacity.
• Two to three years of experience as a MDS Coordinator.
• RAC-CT or RNAC preferred.
• Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.