MDS Coordinator RN - Regency at Jackson

Regency at Jackson, a skilled nursing and assisted living provider.

About the role

The MDS Coordinator RN manages and coordinates the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning, and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements and supports optimized reimbursement through compliance with PDPM and other payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including:
  • Interviews and trains MDS Nurses as requested
  • Plans, assigns, and directs work
  • Prepares work assignment sheets, considering patient safety and staff qualifications
  • Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff
  • Prepares performance evaluations, impacting tenure and wage increases
  • Receives and resolves employee complaints
  • Monitors and evaluates employee performance as requested
  • Participates in performance improvement plans
  • Adequately supervises assigned staff and ensures proper delegation
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization.

Requirements

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix payment systems
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid license
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement