Coordinator, MDS, Registered Nurse, RN NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Roxboro, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the MDS and RAI processes, including planning, investigating, and assessing residents’ needs and initiating interventions to help residents achieve their highest level of functioning. The role is an integral part of the clinical team and supports departmental goals in keeping with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The position reports to the Nursing Home Administrator/Director of Nursing.

The coordinator works with providers, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to gather information, conduct resident assessments and histories, and hold care conferences for newly admitted residents and long-term residents quarterly. The role also collaborates with the rehabilitation manager on skilled nursing facility residents’ progress toward discharge and appropriate discharge planning.

Requirements

• Current RN license in North Carolina or a compact license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• MDS certification within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the social worker regarding discharges and help address challenges requiring an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Complete assessments on time and ensure the interdisciplinary team remains compliant with RAI Manual timelines.
• Initiate comprehensive care plans for new admissions and update long-term residents’ care plans when their condition changes.
• Serve as a resource for the interdisciplinary team and nursing staff, providing guidance to facilitate maximum reimbursement.
• Provide guidance and coordination to all disciplines involved in MDS components.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare criteria and provide nursing staff with guidance regarding regulatory updates.
• Stay informed about MDS updates and the current RAI Manual.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, and presenting internal quality measures and initiatives.
• Develop data collection methods and extract data for reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with residents’ treatment plans.
• Coordinate and conduct care conference meetings for newly admitted residents and long-term residents quarterly.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation manager on skilled nursing facility residents’ progress toward discharge and discharge planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• PTO cash-out options
• PTO donation program
• Employee Assistance Program resources for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Employee recognition programs
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree