MDS Care Plan Coordinator

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•Plantation, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center, we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entire well-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting that promotes dignity and respect for all residents. Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in our entire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings to the organization. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time (40 hours/per week and benefit eligible) MDS Care Plan Coordinator to join our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.

Requirements

Must have an active Florida Registered Nurse License, BSN.
Minimum, three (3) years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
Must know basic data entry.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and possess good communication skills.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to handle tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.
Must be able to carry out and understand written and oral instructions.
Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.

Nice To Haves

Point Click Care experience preferred.
MDS software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes an admission care plan for the residents.
Determines the Assessment Reference Date at time of admission.
Advices the unit of the “look back” period and provides the unit with the Certified Nursing Assistant worksheet.
Schedules assessments for all Medicare residents to meet PPS guidelines, notifies appropriate staff assessment dates and assures that required time frames are met without exception.
Conducts the full assessment on or before day 5th.
Coordinates the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment on or Before day 14th.
Notifies the Interdisciplinary Team of the Resident Care Plan meeting.
Coordinates the Care Plan meeting.
Completes and faxes to the corporate office the Medicare Verification of Funding form in a timely manner (By Day 5 upon admission and upon RUGS III level change during stay).
Coordinates all RUGS III level changes throughout resident’s stay, working closely with Therapy and Nursing.
Communicates all reimbursement level changes to Business Office Manager as soon as pending level change is identified.
Identifies potential discrepancies between therapy provides and RUG III claimed on Medicare A residents.
Runs draft of all MDS’s prior to locking the MDS on all Medicare A residents, and assures all MDS’s are transmitted within the required time frames.
Attends and actively participates in all utilization review and therapy team conference meetings.
The Manager on Duty will do facility rounds, checking each department and getting reports from the nursing supervisors. Duties will include, but are not limited to, facility tours for prospective admissions, assisting with resolution of resident concerns and overall facility operation.
All other duties assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage (3 options)
Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account
Dental coverage (3 options)
Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Employer paid life insurance policy
Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft
401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid time off package