MDS Coordinator RN - Laclede Groves - FT Day Shift

Lutheran Senior Services•Webster Groves, MO

1d•$76,665 - $123,000

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator RN directs, coordinates, and facilitates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of interdisciplinary Plans of Care. The position is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team, focusing on staff documentation and resident care. The role maintains each resident’s MDS status in accordance with state and federal requirements, monitors for significant changes in condition, coordinates with managed care companies to support reimbursement, and submits assessments within required time frames. The coordinator monitors quality measures and MDS coding, contributes to the Nursing Services Department’s quality assurance program, and participates in government survey inspections. The position also supports Nurse Leader duties such as rounding, on-call responsibilities, staff education, grievance follow-up, and monitoring. The employee is expected to maintain current knowledge of MDS 3.0, regulatory updates, RAI, and care assessment processes, and to participate in continuing education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Fourth-year college or university program certificate, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR certification.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle challenging residents.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform residents’ clinical and mental assessments and collect data consistent with CMS guidelines and company standards on residents’ problems, strengths, goals, and nursing care approaches.
Use the RAI process to formulate pertinent Plans of Care.
Maintain each resident’s current MDS status according to state and federal guidelines, including OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessment requirements, and implement a system to monitor changes in resident condition.
Monitor residents for significant changes and open a Significant Change MDS or IPA when applicable.
Coordinate with Managed Care Companies to facilitate reimbursement from third-party payers as required.
Identify and address needs related to assistance with activities of daily living and nursing diagnosis goals and objectives.
Submit MDS assessments within time frames established by regulatory bodies.
Monitor and report monthly Quality Measures to the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor the MDS scrubber and correct flags as needed to maintain accurate MDS coding.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the community’s Nursing Services Department quality assurance program.
Participate in survey inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
Make recommendations to Nursing Leadership concerning operation of the MDS/Care Plan process.
Maintain current knowledge of MDS 3.0, regulatory updates, RAI, and care assessment processes.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with the interdisciplinary team.
Attend and participate in continuing education to stay current in the profession and maintain nursing licensure.
Participate in Nurse Leader duties, including rounding, on-call, staff education, grievance follow-up, and monitoring.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances through PayActiv.
Caregiver support through TCARE.
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts through Perkspot.
Commuter support.
Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees, in addition to benefits provided to all employees.
Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees, in addition to benefits provided to all employees and part-time employees.