RN/LPN MDS COORDINATOR- NO WEEKENDS/NO ON CALL (5K SIGN ON)

Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Position Purpose : The RN MDS Coordinator assists the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator with ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Excellent knowledge of Case- Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
• Through understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care planning process.

Regulatory and Certification Responsibilities

Assists the center in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification.

Actively participates in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficiencies.

Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary completion of the plan of care.

Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge / reentry, and Medicaid tracking forms through the PointClickCare (PCC) system.

Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance with standards of documentation.

Completes patient assessments, data collection, and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the current version of MDS User’s Manual.

Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient’s care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare / Medicaid and insurance programs.

Provides interdisciplinary schedules for all MDS assessments and care plans as required by OBRA and PPS.

Assures that appropriate signatures are obtained as required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Rates
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (match)
• Paid Time Off plan
• Free CEU's
• Employee Recognition Program
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Great team environment

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

DFWP / EOE / M / F