Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) -MDS Coordinator

FutureCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking an RN Assessment Coordinator/MDS to join our interdisciplinary nursing team in Maryland. You will lead the accurate completion and coordination of MDS data to ensure compliant submissions to CMS, while collaborating with the IDT to improve care quality and documentation.

The role requires active Maryland RN licensure and 3+ years of MDS coordination experience, with a strong focus on PDPM, ICD-10 coding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (MD or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as MDS RN Assessment Coordinator with ICD-10 coding.
• Progressive nursing experience in resident assessment.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn and teach, and adapt to changes.
• In-depth PDPM and CMI knowledge related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and accurate completion of the MDS per current RAI processes and regulations.
• Coordinate with IDT to ensure timely MDS scheduling and documentation.
• Review MDS assessments for coding accuracy and resolve inconsistencies.
• Evaluate Quality Measures with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

MDS coordination

ICD-10 coding

PDPM knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license (Maryland or Compact)

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/MDS are part of our interdisciplinary team of nurses who play a vital role in adequately collecting and assessing data on our residents to ensure specific elements are encoded in the MDS and submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

Salary Range $87,000- $102,000 Full Time Annual

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Oversee and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and monitor clinical documentation to provide accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion.
• Partner with IDT to evaluate Quality Measures.
• Review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, to include utilizing MDS software to review any coding inconsistencies and opportunities, prior to locking MDS assessments.

Qualifications

We are looking for detail-oriented nurses who are team players, with:

• Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (Maryland or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as an MDS-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to include ICD-10 coding experience.
• Progressive nursing experience preferably in a resident assessment environment.
• Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient understanding of PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• A willingness to both learn and teach, with adaptability to make changes when needed.
• In-depth experience and knowledge with PDPM and CMI as related to Medicare and Medicaid service reimbursements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.