MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN)

Job Summary

Outfield Healthcare is looking for an experienced and friendly MDS Coordinator to complement our amazing facility. Come experience our fully‑staffed facility and see why Forest Park Nursing Center retains its employees! The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, including Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking. With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, the coordinator may also oversee information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care‑plan reviews as required by governing agencies.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary team decides whether to complete additional MDS assessments based on clinical criteria from the latest RAI User’s Manual.
• Assists with coordination and management of the daily stand‑up meeting, including review of resident care and setting of assessment reference dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Monitors MDS and care‑plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation supports MDS coding in the medical record.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Enters resident information frequently and accurately into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS using medical record review, observation, and interviews with staff, residents, and family members.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN/LVN program and licensed in the state of practice (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of Case‑Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement (required).
• Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations and the Minimum Data Set.
• Knowledge of the care‑planning process.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 (preferred).

Benefits

Benefits are available for full‑time employees and include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance

Pay

Full‑time position with a salary of $2,500 (per pay period) and a $2,500 relocation bonus available.

Schedule

Full‑Time