MDS Coordinator/Educator

Goodwin Living•Washington DC, DC

3d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS-RN-Educator is a dual-function role. Overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process and training facility team members on clinical documentation, CMS regulations, and quality measures. The goal is to maximize Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and ensure top-tier care.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington, D.C.
(2-4) years of long-term care experience, with strong proficiency in MDS coding.
Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like PointClickCare.

Nice To Haves

Certification such as RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified) through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS 3.0 forms.
Align care planning and MDS submissions with DC Health and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.
Maximize facility revenue through accurate clinical coding and case-mix index (CMI) optimization.
Training and development of clinical and non-clinical team members.
Educate new floor nurses, LPNs, and CNAs on proper charting, restorative nursing programs, and RAI processes.
Identify documentation trends and gaps, creating targeted training to improve 5-star quality measures.
Train team members on any changes to federal or DC state licensing and survey standards.
Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings with residents and their families.
Work closely with physicians, physical therapists, and social workers to reflect holistic patient needs.
Ensures proper hand washing techniques are followed, and working environment areas are clean and sanitary.
If applicable, ensure that all tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids are identified.
Participates in the Infection Control Program.
Follows established procedures for safety regulations and preparedness drills.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
Ensures that residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
Reports complaints and grievances made by residents to the supervisor.
Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property immediately.
Assures resident's privacy in accordance with resident's and/or family's wishes in compliance with regulatory guidelines.