MDS RN Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Complete and oversee MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure comprehensive care plans include appropriate Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and meet required timeframes
• Establish and maintain MDS completion calendars and assessment schedules
• Review MDS submissions for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement optimization
• Monitor assessment coding and documentation to ensure residents' clinical status and services are accurately reflected
• Review reimbursement classifications and identify opportunities to improve reimbursement outcomes
• Conduct audits and identify best practices, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide consultation and guidance to facility staff regarding MDS processes, coding, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement training programs and educational resources for new and existing MDS staff
• Assist facilities with maintaining compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to MDS accuracy and reimbursement performance

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licence required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum experience requirement: 5 years of MDS experience required; 7 years of MDS experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local long-term care regulations
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, MDS coding, reimbursement methodologies, and documentation requirements
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred
• Strong auditing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, training, and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel to facility locations as needed