Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator-MDS Coordinator

At FutureCare, our RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/MDS professionals are part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses who play a vital role in collecting and assessing resident data to ensure accurate encoding in the MDS and submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. FutureCare is the only healthcare company in Baltimore named a “Top Workplace” for 14 consecutive years and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes,” standing out as a leader in managing healthcare across a continuum of care.

About the role

Oversee and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal, and state regulations. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to monitor clinical documentation, ensuring accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion. Partner with the IDT to evaluate Quality Measures and review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, including using MDS software to identify coding inconsistencies before locking assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal, and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and monitor clinical documentation to provide accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion.
• Partner with the IDT to evaluate Quality Measures.
• Review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, utilizing MDS software to address coding inconsistencies prior to locking assessments.

Requirements

• Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (Maryland or Compact State).
• 3+ years’ experience as an MDS-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator, including ICD-10 coding experience.
• Progressive nursing experience, preferably in a resident assessment environment.
• Proficient understanding of PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of PDPM and CMI as related to Medicare and Medicaid service reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• A willingness to both learn and teach, with adaptability to make changes when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Flex/Advance Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Career Growth Ladder.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Matching 401K Plan.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $87,000–$102,000 annually. The salary mentioned reflects the potential base pay range; bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider factors such as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer
FutureCare maintains a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual, free from employment discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome all applications.