MDS Coordinator
Creative Solutions In HealthCare · Richardson, TX · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This role is essential to ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents.Responsibilities
- Cook up Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
- Maintain Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
- Master MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.
- Lead Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.
- Adjust Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.
- Generate Reports: Provide Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.
- Submit Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.
- Stay Updated: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.
- Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.
Requirements
- Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.
- Experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.
- Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
- Works well both independently and within a team.
- Manages multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Current Nursing License.
- Geriatric nursing experience.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of nursing home regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Skills
- Proficiency in MDS software.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to stay updated with industry standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more.
- Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies.
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off.
- Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility.
- Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources.