RN MDS Clinical Care Lead for Care Plans

CommCare Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CommCare Corporation, based in Mississippi, is seeking an MDS Clinical Care Coordinator for Manhattan Community Care Center in Jackson. The role focuses on leading MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal resident care.

The ideal candidate holds a Mississippi RN license with experience in medical coding, MDS processes/planning, and care plan management, plus strong knowledge of Medicare guidelines and utilization management.

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical records, including medical history, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather necessary information for MDS assessments and Care Plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to MDS assessments and Care Plans.
• Accurately code medical diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding systems.
• Utilize clinical documentation improvement strategies to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
• Monitor and track patient progress and outcomes to support care planning and utilization management.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop effective discharge plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicare guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical records and histories to inform MDS and care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to collect data for MDS assessments and planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for MDS and care plans.
• Accurately code diagnoses and procedures in the medical record.
• Apply documentation improvement strategies for complete clinical records.
• Monitor patient progress to support care planning and utilization management.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare providers.
• Stay current on Medicare guidelines and regulations.

Skills

RN License

Medical Coding

MDS Process

Care Plans

Medicare Rules

Utilization Mgmt

Attention to Detail

Communication

Documentation

Matrix EMR

Tools

Matrix EMR

Job description

CommCare Corporation, based in Mississippi, is seeking an MDS Clinical Care Coordinator for Manhattan Community Care Center in Jackson. The role focuses on leading MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal resident care.

The ideal candidate holds a Mississippi RN license with experience in medical coding, MDS processes/planning, and care plan management, plus strong knowledge of Medicare guidelines and utilization management.