RN MDS Coordinator — Care Plan & Compliance Leader

Life Care Centers of America; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Casper, WY, is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual regulations. You will communicate changes to the DON and educate staff on CMS updates affecting documentation.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and at least two years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred). CPR certification is required at hire and kept current.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in the relevant state
• Two years of general nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation and maintained during employment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans per CMS RAI Manual regulations
• Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS assessment to the DON
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates and Skilled Nursing Facility regulations affecting documentation
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that assessments are completed and accepted in CMS QIES prior to billing
• Attend PPS daily/Monthly Triple Check and other meetings as requested
• Perform staff nurse functions as required
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism toward patients
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Communicate and function effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Independent decisions

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct compliance

Education

Nursing degree (Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Casper, WY, is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual regulations. You will communicate changes to the DON and educate staff on CMS updates affecting documentation.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and at least two years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred). CPR certification is required at hire and kept current.