MDS Coordinator - RN

About the role

Join our team as an MDS Coordinator and make a meaningful impact on the quality of resident care! In this vital leadership role, you'll oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments from scheduling through final submission to both the MDS analysis vendor and CMS. You'll collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team, serve as a trusted clinical resource, and provide education and guidance on the RAI process and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the completion of the MDS for skilled nursing/long-term care residents.
• Monitoring all aspects of compliance as it relates to MDS completion and transmission.
• Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge related to Medicare Reimbursement.
• Pricing with departments, including therapy and finance, to ensure accurate and timely billing for areas related to the MDS.
• Completing MDS audits to ensure documentation supports current standards for reimbursement, reviews for trends, and develops any corrective action steps for trends, and monitors for improvement and/or further modification.
• Utilizing the Electronic Medical Record functions as per the Erickson standards to manage and complete the MDS and Care Plan process.
• Responsible for the education of the skilled nursing staff on MDS processes and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• RN licensed to practice in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Continuing Care.
• In-depth knowledge of MDS processes, including but not limited to MDS, RAPs, Care Planning, and Utilization Review.
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Successful completion of AANAC MDS Coordinator Certification.

Qualifications

• Passionate about regulatory excellence, clinical accuracy, and improving outcomes for our residents.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement processes.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age.
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Pay

$100-110k per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus

Schedule

N/A