RN MDS Coordinator — Elevate Care & Compliance

Advanced Hiring System; South Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility is seeking a MDS Coordinator (full-time or part-time) to join our skilled nursing team in New York. The role involves gathering patient data for assessments, supporting admissions, and ensuring accurate MDS processing with attention to Medicare criteria.

The successful candidate will have an NY RN license, at least 2 years in MDS coordination, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid NY Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience.
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting.
• Deep medical terminology knowledge.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.

Skills

RN license

MDS 3.0

Medicare/Regulations

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility is seeking a MDS Coordinator (full-time or part-time) to join our skilled nursing team in New York. The role involves gathering patient data for assessments, supporting admissions, and ensuring accurate MDS processing with attention to Medicare criteria.

The successful candidate will have an NY RN license, at least 2 years in MDS coordination, and strong medical terminology knowledge.