MDS Coordinator Nurse RN or LVN

The Plaza at Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX has opportunities for MDS Coordinator (RN or LVN) to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care! If you are a (RN or LVN) with looking for a new opportunity, look no further. As the MDS Coordinator (RN or LVN) your focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations. You will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment. You will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare. Come be a key part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

Requirements

Current RN or LVN license in the state of practice
2+ years of experience in skilled nursing facility with previous experience in completing MDS’s and Care Plans as an MDS Coordinator
Demonstrated proficiency in the RAI / PPS processes
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills
Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills

Responsibilities

Maintaining MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team
Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements
Tracking Medicare resident benefit days, validating daily Medicare census, and coordinating this information with management to assure accurate billing
Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames
Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines
Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement