MDS Coordinator RN

Join Our Team as an MDS Coordinator!

Are you an experienced RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? We are seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to lead our interdisciplinary team in managing the MDS and Care Plan processes while maintaining high standards of quality care. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and regulatory compliance, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

- Oversee and mentor LPNs in the MDS Coordinator role, driving team success in assessment and care planning.

- Perform MDS assessments, triggers, and comprehensive care planning by reviewing resident medical records and collaborating with healthcare staff, families, and physicians.

- Schedule and coordinate assessments, ensuring timely and accurate completion that meets State and Federal guidelines.

- Lead the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs.

- Ensure documentation for assessments reflects compliance with Medicare/Medicaid, State, and Federal regulations.

- Provide training and support to the interdisciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and education.

- Collaborate with administrative staff to guarantee accurate Clinical Measurement Index (CMI) scores reflecting resident care needs.

- Attend various clinical meetings to evaluate and adjust care plans based on residents' changing conditions.

Job Requirements :

- Active RN license in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

- Minimum of two years of experience with the MDS process; RAC-CT certification preferred.

- A commitment to achieving and maintaining active RAC-CT status as a condition of continued employment.

- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to make effective decisions while working collaboratively in a service-focused team.

- Willingness to work flexible schedules to meet the demands of the role.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to make a significant difference in residents' lives through quality care.

- Collaborative and supportive work environment that values team input and professional growth.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where your expertise is valued, apply today to join our dedicated team in enhancing the lives of our residents!

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications :

- Coordinates and participates in the completion of MDS assessments, triggers, CAA's and comprehensive plans of care via review of the residents medical record, communication with and observation of the resident, communication with direct care staff, communication with the resident's physician, and communication with the resident's family and Interdisciplinary team.

- Completes portions of the MDS, CAAs, and Care plans as required to ensure timely and accurate completion.

- Maintains a schedule for all skilled and non-skilled residents and provides the schedule to members of the interdisciplinary care team members sufficiently prior to the dates the assessments are due to allow for timely and accurate assessment completion.

- Coordinates with all disciplines the establishment of the most appropriate common assessment reference period to accurately reflect the patient's/resident's status and resources necessary to care for the patient/resident.

- Ensures that interdisciplinary assessments and care plan development and updates are completed using common assessment periods within the time frames established by State and Federal guidelines and Commonwealth Care policies.

- Ensures the interdisciplinary assessment team utilizes appropriate resident assessments and triggered CAAs in the development of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care reflecting the resident's current physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

- Ensures that clarifying documentation to support coding decisions is completed and/or present in the patients electronic medical record.

- Ensures that documentation relative to the resident assessment process is maintained according to Medicare/Medicaid, State/Federal Guidelines, and Commonwealth Care policy and procedures.

- Reviews completed MDS information prior to assessment completion for accuracy and completeness.

- Attests to the completeness of the MDS through signature.

- Provides educational training correlating to the resident assessment/care plan/MDS process to the ID team as needed.

- Works with the administrator to assure CMI scores are an accurate reflection of the facility's residents using corporate tools for the accuracy measurement.

- Keeps administrative staff and Administrator informed on personnel development needs.

- Maintain communication and strong, positive working relationship with CCR Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialist(s) and CCR Director of RAI & Clinical Reimbursement.

- Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of care, including physical, mental, and emotional status. Fac ilit ates the implementation of any required interventions.

- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with family members regarding resident's care and/or condition.

- Demonstrates the ability to address complaints, follow up and keep administration informed.

- Performs other duties within the scope of the education and experience as assigned which may include oversight of related care processes.

- Attends clinical morning meeting, morning stand up meeting, at risk meetings, fall team meeting, pressure ulcer meeting, weight loss meeting and/or other resident related meetings as appropriate or directed to develop an appropriate plan of care, or make revisions to the existing care plan based on the changes in the resident's condition.

- Leads and oversees the Clinical Reimbursement portion of the daily clinical interdisciplinary meeting and Utilization Review process by coordinating with the team members to discuss progress and discharge disposition of all Medicare Part A and Managed care stays and other resident stays as per center policies.

- Handles high level of stress, as appliable.

- Promotes and demonstrates a strong service focus.

- Perform other duties as assigned.