MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse
Mission
The Ross Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support for residents including assisted living, skilled rehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long-standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
About the Role
Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long-standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. As part of a high-functioning leadership and care team, conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the rules and regulations of State and federal government and the policies and goals of the facility. Reports to the Director of Nursing.
Essential Job Functions
- Assess/Oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity
- Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents process according to standard of nursing practice, including nursing restorative plans
- Communicate MDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time
- Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators
Minimum Qualifications
- MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred & RAC-CT certification preferred
- Current, active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long-term care population
Skills And Abilities
- Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Federal and State regulations pertaining to long-term care and the resident assessment process
- Medicare and MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement
- MDS manual and updates; Quality Indicator System
- Strong computer literacy
- Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records
- Work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Benefits
- We encourage a work-life balance by offering flexible schedules, education and growth opportunities, and more tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support to grow your career with us
- Full-time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited Paid Time Off available to all employees
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader
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