Clinical MDS Coordinator

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Skilled Care Coordinator (RN) positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the admission process for patients admitted to the inpatient unit, including care plan initiation, patient education, and documenting home medication history in the EMR.
• Coordinate the completion of EMR and paperwork for patients transitioning from inpatient status to Swing Bed status.
• Assist with the admission process to Swing Bed status, offering solutions to any admission challenges or problems.
• Complete, document, and submit Minimum Data Set (MDS) and daily physical assessments via the submission portal at required intervals.
• Apply knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and cost structures to evaluate and support appropriate Swing Bed placement decisions.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts along the continuum of care to better meet the needs of patients within the Swing Bed program.
• Function as a contact/resource person for patients and their families, assisting with coordination of clinical rehabilitation disciplines and distribution of information.
• Facilitate weekly interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, nurses, case management, PT/OT, Speech, and patient families when available.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of CMS and CIHQ regulations and guidelines applicable to Swing Bed programs to ensure regulatory compliance and program integrity.
• Represent the Swing Bed program on committees, councils, and task forces.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years minimum experience in clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years of post-acute care experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise, critical thinking, and computer skills.
• Excellent prioritization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, support, and effectively monitor change.
• Ability to analyze reimbursement and productivity.
• Excellent communication skills facilitating collaboration with various departments such as Finance, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech, and Case Management.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years minimum experience in clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years of post-acute care experience required.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise, critical thinking, and computer skills.
• Excellent prioritization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, support, and effectively monitor change.
• Ability to analyze reimbursement and productivity.
• Excellent communication skills facilitating collaboration with various departments such as Finance, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech, and Case Management.

Physical Demands

Medium Physical Demand. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A