Regional MDS Coordinator & Clinical Training Lead

OPCO Skilled Management; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a friendly, reliable MDS Consultant to provide clinical leadership in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating MDS services across multiple facilities. You will support quality care and fiscal responsibility through comprehensive MDS training and program review in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

The role requires RN licensure, five+ years in long-term or acute care, and three+ years of regional MDS experience, with the ability

Qualifications

• RN license in the state practiced.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in long-term or acute health care.
• Minimum of five (5) years working as an MDS Nurse in long-term or acute health care.
• At least three (3) years of multi-facility, regional MDS experience.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and provides technical assistance to the MDS Coordinators through visits and the interpretation of policies and regulations.
• Trains new MDS Coordinators in conducting resident assessments, developing plans of care, evaluating residents’ responses to interventions and documenting clinical records.
• Trains new MDS Coordinators on the RAI manual and deadlines for resident assessments and completion of MDSs.
• Observes MDS practices for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Regularly inspects facilities and nursing practices for compliance with standards of nursing practice and applicable regulations.
• May be required to assume the role of interim MDS Coordinator as needed.
• Train facility MDS regarding company best practices with Compliance Team to ensure compliant billing.
• Leads facility management staff and consultants in developing a business plan covering clinical operations.
• Develops metrics and benchmarks for quality of care and performance evaluation.
• Advises Clinical Support Team and Director of Nursing to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Develops standardized processes to reduce variability and improve patient safety and care.

Skills

RN licensure

MDS experience

Training & leadership

Multi-facility regional experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a friendly, reliable MDS Consultant to provide clinical leadership in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating MDS services across multiple facilities. You will support quality care and fiscal responsibility through comprehensive MDS training and program review in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

The role requires RN licensure, five+ years in long-term or acute care, and three+ years of regional MDS experience, with the ability