RN MDS Coordinator & Infection Prevention Lead

Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

Holiday Pay

Sign-on bonus

401k after 1 year of employment

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City in Nebraska City, NE is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process, ensure accurate MDS assessments, and drive the development and ongoing evaluation of each resident's care plan. The role requires RN licensure in Nebraska and supervisory experience.

Ideal candidates will have RAC training within six months of hire (RAC certification preferred), infection prevention training, and a track record of collaborating with interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, including supervisory experience; MDS completion preferred.
• RAC training must be completed within six months of hire; RAC certification preferred.
• Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.
• Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS.
• Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
• Collaborating with health plans, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.
• MDS/Nursing Scheduler/IP Coordinator - Job Description
• Interpreting rules, regulations, and coverage guidelines and acting as a primary resource for problem-solving regarding the SNF PPS and quality reporting program.

Skills

MDS coordination

Supervisory experience

Infection prevention training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nebraska RN license (unencumbered)

RAC training (within six months)

RAC certification preferred

Infection prevention training/certification

Job description

Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City in Nebraska City, NE is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process, ensure accurate MDS assessments, and drive the development and ongoing evaluation of each resident's care plan. The role requires RN licensure in Nebraska and supervisory experience.

Ideal candidates will have RAC training within six months of hire (RAC certification preferred), infection prevention training, and a track record of collaborating with interdisciplinary