RN MDS Coordinator: Compliance-Driven Care Plan Expert

Life Care Centers of America; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires an active RN license, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least two years of nursing experience (geriatric preferred), CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years’ nursing experience; geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

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 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 CMS QIES 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 to prevent recurrence.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and perform staff nurse functions as required.

Skills

RN license

MDS coordination

CMS RAI knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in nursing

Job description

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

The role requires an active RN license, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least two years of nursing experience (geriatric preferred), CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a post-acute care setting.