MDS Coordinator

Job Description

RN MDS Coordinator leads the MDS department, assists in coordinating discharge planning as well as assessing short term residents. The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance. The RN MDS Coordinator may be responsible for managing short term managed care cases.

• Gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional care plan.
• Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written care plan for each resident.
• Encourages the resident and his/her “responsible parties” to participate in the development and review of care plans.
• Works together with care planning team to implement final plans.
• Ensures that all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services.
• Reviews nurses’ notes and monitors the resident to ensure the care plans are being followed and if each residents’ needs are being met.
• Assesses, reviews and revises care plans as required.
• Plans, schedules and conducts weekly care plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.
• Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility.
• Complies with current CMS Mega Rule guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state RN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit