RN - MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Community

Stellarliving; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier assisted living provider as an RNMDS Coordinator, where your expertise in patient assessment and care planning will directly impact resident care quality. This full-time role involves coordinating the Medicare program and ensuring compliance with state regulations. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team that values growth and innovation in skilled nursing. With a focus on quality care, you'll have the opportunity to enhance the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment that encourages professional development. If you're passionate about nursing and making a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with experience in acute or long-term care settings preferred.
• Current state license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Medicare Program and Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS).
• Complete resident assessments and care plans accurately.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings for care coordination.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Tools

MDS Program Software

Job description

Willow Tree Care Center - Delta, Colorado

Registered Nurse - RNMDS Coordinator Skilled Nursing Community

Full Time | Pay Rate - $37.45/hr - $47.08/hr

FUNCTION: Overall coordination of the facility's Medicare Program, Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS), and care planning processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications:

• A licensed registered nurse with healthcare experience in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.
• The MDS/Medicare Coordinator activities may be carried out by an LPN/LVN under the supervision of an RN.
• Current unrestricted state license to practice as a nurse.
• Current CPR certification; additional certification in nursing specialty preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.

1. Maintain current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare, and state Medicaid regulations.
2. Maintain current knowledge of federal/state regulations regarding the MDS and care planning process.
3. Accurately complete all resident assessments and care plans to meet resident needs.
4. Assist with pre-admission screenings to determine and prepare for resident care needs.
5. Maintain current MDS status for each resident according to guidelines.
6. Schedule residents for assessments and oversee communication to relevant departments.
7. Respond to resident condition changes by coordinating re-assessments and care plan revisions.
8. Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for completeness and organization.
9. Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings for information gathering and communication.
10. Maintain accurate resident information in the computerized MDS program.
11. Assist in education programs regarding MDS, care planning, and Medicare processes.
12. Ensure resident care quality meets facility guidelines and legal/regulatory standards.
13. Coordinate the implementation of Medicare/PPS program guidelines.
14. Monitor documentation for compliance with program guidelines, including physician orders and certifications.

ABOUT US – Springs Village is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities each year. We are looking for top talent to join our team and continue this journey with us.

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