MDS Coordinator Nurse

About the role

As the MDS Coordinator RN your focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations. You will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment. You will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team
• Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements
• Tracking Medicare resident benefit days, validating daily Medicare census, and coordinating this information with management to assure accurate billing
• Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames
• Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines
• Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• 2+ years of experience in skilled nursing facility with previous experience in completing MDS’s and Care Plans as an MDS Coordinator
• Demonstrated proficiency in the RAI / PPS processes
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills
• Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Additional employee perks