RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Resident Assessments

Salude; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful community

Incentives with pay

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Salude seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to oversee the resident assessment process in line with federal and state regulations and company policies. The role functions as an in-house case manager, coordinating care with physicians, families, payers and facility staff to ensure accurate MDS development.

Responsibilities include accurate ARD selection, RAPs/Triggers implementation, and ensuring compliant billing through Medicare/Medicaid.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current, active license in the state of practice.
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a long term care setting.
• Prior experience as an MDS coordinator with demonstrated expertise.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument per federal and state regulations and company policy and procedures.
• Acts as an in-house case manager by considering all aspects of the resident's care and coordinating services with physicians, families, third party payers and facility staff.
• Coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers
• Selects the correct Assessment reference date (ARD) and correct reasons for assessment that capture all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by the Medicare/Medicaid systems
• Uses company standard systems (Concurrent review when available) to manage the MDS process
• Assists in the development of a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan
• Communicates with the product champions to ensure that all new nursing employees are knowledgeable of the RAI process and receive the appropriate training as directed by their supervisor
• Participates in the Medicare Part A in house review as directed by their supervisors
• Follows company standard regarding weekly communication with the Business Office Manager on all information needed for Medicare/Medicaid billing

Skills

MDS coordination knowledge

Case management

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

RN license (state of practice)

CPR certification

Job description

Salude seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to oversee the resident assessment process in line with federal and state regulations and company policies. The role functions as an in-house case manager, coordinating care with physicians, families, payers and facility staff to ensure accurate MDS development.

Responsibilities include accurate ARD selection, RAPs/Triggers implementation, and ensuring compliant billing through Medicare/Medicaid.