MDS Coordinator (RN) *Sign-On Bonus!*

About the role

At St. Sophia Health & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. St. Sophia Health & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at St. Sophia Health & Rehab.

Pay and Benefits

• $15,000 sign on bonus for full-time qualifying RN candidates
• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• 6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions

• Have a thorough understanding of all regulations and standards related to the RAI process (Federal/State regulations and MDS RAI User Manual)
• Participate in the pre-admission process to ensure essential information needed for MDS/Case Mix coding is obtained from the referral source(s) and meets Medicaid eligibility requirements when applicable
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Nursing to ensure necessary nursing documentation and risk assessments are completed timely to capture nursing services delivered on the MDS
• Participate in meetings at community and corporate level
• Participate in the preparation and timely submission of any Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs)/Revenue Audits
• Participate in the community orientation as the community's subject matter expert on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) documentation and MDS supportive documentation requirements
• Participate in the training of new associates on the RAI process
• Provide ongoing training/education to staff regarding RAI process to included but not limited to: ADL documentation, interview techniques, skilled services and documentation guidelines
• Assesses competency of all staff members involved in the RAI process and educates the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed
• Demonstrate an understanding and assisting in the preparation of clinical, quality and reimbursement reports
• Participating in the review of quarterly Medicaid reports, if applicable
• Completion of the RAI process and management of the MDS department
• Ensures timely, accurate, and complete assessments of the residents' health and functional status during the entire assessment period
• Schedules and opens in the EMR resident's MDS assessments as applicable per RAI guidelines for OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid/State required assessments
• Accurately code the MDS to reflect services delivered per RAI guidelines. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS sections and assessments
• Ensures individualized plans of care with interdisciplinary approach in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, and the established policies and procedures
• Reviews the CASPER validation reports and ensures that appropriate follow-up action is taken
• Analyzes Quality Measure reports as a mechanism of quality assurance and improvement
• Functions as an RAI and Clinical Reimbursement resource to the community staff
• Attends and participates in education, such as but not limited to: Corporate webinars and meetings, RAC-CT, ADL training, Relias/Online training, and community training
• Maintains proficiency in the operations of the clinical/MDS software program
• Maintains proficiency in the ability to transmit data per regulatory standards
• Maintains proficiency in Medicare/PDPM, ICD10 coding, OBRA, RAI and Regulatory changes related to
• Maintains confidentiality of pertinent client and employee information to assure their privacy is protected
• Safety concerns are identified, and appropriate actions are taken to maintain and assure patient safety
• Monitors clinical systems for changes in resident condition
• Strategically sets assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to accurately reflect the status of the resident
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation on all residents, assuring that complete, orderly and chronological documentation is maintained in the file
• Communicates pertinent information to nursing management, business office, facility administration, Regional Clinical Reimbursement, and corporate biller
• Attends, actively participates, and provides MDS, QM, and Reimbursement expertise at the following meetings: Daily Clinical, Weekly Resident at Risk, Weekly Utilization Review and Daily Stand up
• Remains current with industry changes

Other Duties

• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must be an RN with a current, active Missouri license
• CPR Certified
• MDS experience is preferred, however will educate and work alongside any dedicated, enthusiastic candidate to grow their skill set in this challenging and rewarding career
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Convey compassion and empathy for residents and their representatives
• Be a skilled communicator, educator, director, and motivator
• Have exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Be committed to excellence