RNAC MDS Coordinator: Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance (medical, vision,(d)

Paid time off + holiday pay

Job summary

Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse to join our Nursing Department. The ideal candidate is skilled, analytical, and dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will manage the resident assessment process, ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and collaborate with the care team to develop individualized plans. RN license and MDS certification are required, with prior SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)
• Current/active license for Registered Nurse
• MDS coordinator certification
• Clinical Experience in a nursing facility
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and coverage guidelines as related to skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• The MDS Department is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of the facility
• The objective of MDS coordinators are to promote the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, create and review resident care plans and analyze the financial coverage to assure resident is getting what they need.
• MDS will need to be familiar with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to gather information from residents and their families during initial and periodic interviews.
• The MDS covers such areas as the patient's mood, behavior patterns, cognitive ability, and nutrition needs.
• Information from these assessments provides a scale for the nursing team to formulate individualized care plans that include support from social services, dietitians, rehab specialists, and medical staff.
• MDS coordinators then implement and monitor these care plans to ensure their effectiveness.
• They must also make sure all strategies comply with Medicare requirements and ethical standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clinical assessment skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / RNAC Nurse to join our Nursing Department. The ideal candidate is skilled, analytical, and dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will manage the resident assessment process, ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and collaborate with the care team to develop individualized plans. RN license and MDS certification are required, with prior SNF experience preferred.