MDS Coordinator RN

Alpine Health and Rehabilitation of Asheboro•Asheboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Resident Care Management Director (RCMD) with the timely and accurate completion of both the RAI and Care Management process from admission to discharge in accordance with Company P&P, MPGs, State and Federal guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate (e.g., Minimum Data Set, discharge and reentry tracking forms, etc.). With direction from the RCMD, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with health care experience in a long-term care facility
Knowledge of RAI process required
Knowledge of Medicare preferred

Nice To Haves

May be an LPN/LVN with approval from the facility NHA

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident
Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date
Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process
Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensure documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines
Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (time frames and due dates)
Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs
Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
At the direction of the RCMD, attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology
At the direction of the RCMD, may participate in quality assurance activities
Completion of AANAC Certificate program within the first six months of employment
Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hot-line Per company policy and RCMD directions
Completes electronic submission of require documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy
Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of such information.
Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and state and federal law.