MDS Coordinator - RN

Job Title:

MDS Coordinator - RN

Location:

Hawthorn Glen Care Community, Middletown, OH 45044

Position Type:
Full-Time

Education Level: Associates Degree required

Salary Range: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

• MDS Assessment Coordination:
  • Coordinate the completion and submission of all MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations, ensuring compliance with timelines for initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.
  • Oversee the accurate and timely data entry of MDS assessments into the facility's electronic health records (EHR) system.
  • Review, validate, and monitor MDS data for accuracy and completeness before submission to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Care Planning:
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services, to create individualized care plans based on MDS assessments.
  • Actively participate in care plan meetings, ensuring that care plans reflect residents' needs, preferences, and medical conditions.
  • Ensure care plans are updated regularly to reflect changes in resident conditions and are implemented effectively by the care team.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations regarding MDS, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
  • Ensure the facility remains compliant with all MDS-related regulations, and that timely and accurate submissions are made to CMS.
  • Address any deficiencies identified through audits or surveys related to MDS assessments and documentation.
• Resident and Family Communication:
  • Serve as a point of contact for residents and their families regarding MDS assessments, care planning, and overall resident care.
  • Provide education and support to residents and families to ensure they understand the MDS process and how care plans are developed and updated.
  • Address any concerns raised by residents or their families about their care plans or the MDS process.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  • Work closely with nursing, therapy, and other clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and assessments of resident care needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review resident progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans.
  • Communicate effectively with the billing and finance departments to ensure MDS data is accurately reflected for reimbursement purposes.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Monitor and analyze MDS data to identify trends, improve resident outcomes, and ensure the facility meets quality standards.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives based on MDS outcomes and resident care data.
  • Participate in internal and external audits related to MDS assessments and quality of care.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active RN license.
• Licensure:
  Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in long-term care or skilled nursing. Previous experience in MDS coordination is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement processes.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems (PCC preferred) and MDS software.

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck
• Employee Perks & Discount program
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
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