MDS Coordinator RN

MDS Coordinator RN Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
• Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
• Cook up and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
• Assign and enter appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
• Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
• Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
• Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (E.G. ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to resident care and documentation.
• Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long-term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  MDS Coordinator RN Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
  • Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of project team.

    MDS Coordinator RN Education and Experience

    • Current CPR Certification required.
    • Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
    • Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.

      Physical Requirements

      • Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
      • Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards.
      • Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

        Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

        • Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
        • 401(k) with company match
        • Medical Insurance
        • Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Employee Discount Program
        • Innovative Training Programs
        • Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
        • Paid Time Off
        • And much more!

          Why Citadel?

          • At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose.
          • We’re dedicated to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations.
          • We’re committed to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.
          • We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together.
          • We invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.
          • We look forward to receiving your application!