RN MDS Coordinator: Drive PDPM Quality & Care Outcomes

FutureCare; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Flex/Advance pay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth ladder

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance

Matching 401K

Job summary

FutureCare seeks an experienced RNAC-MDS to lead the development and accurate completion of MDS within current RAI standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely MDS scheduling and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes PDPM/CMI understanding, supervisory capabilities, and the ability to teach teammates while adapting to changes in reimbursement guidelines. Maryland licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (Maryland or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as an MDS-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator including ICD-10 coding.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN licensure

MDS-Assessment experience

ICD-10 coding

PDPM knowledge

CMI knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MDS software

Tools

MDS software

Job description

FutureCare seeks an experienced RNAC-MDS to lead the development and accurate completion of MDS within current RAI standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely MDS scheduling and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes PDPM/CMI understanding, supervisory capabilities, and the ability to teach teammates while adapting to changes in reimbursement guidelines. Maryland licensure is required.