RN MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Compliance Leader

Life Care Centers of America; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual Regulations.

This role requires an RN license, relevant experience, and CPR; you will work with the interdisciplinary team, ensure timely documentation, and maintain compliance with regulations while providing quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing in the applicable state.
• Experience with MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation.
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
• Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent recurrence.
• Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request.
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

RN license

MDS knowledge

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual Regulations.

This role requires an RN license, relevant experience, and CPR; you will work with the interdisciplinary team, ensure timely documentation, and maintain compliance with regulations while providing quality resident care.