MDS Coordinator - RN

HumanGood • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $47 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Terraces of Phoenix, one of several award-winning HumanGood life plan communities is seeking a MDS Coordinator-RN. Under limited supervision, the MDS Coordinator-RN develops, completes, and transmits resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State standards. S/he applies comprehensive knowledge of MDS processes and performs utilization reviews; has knowledge of Quality Improvement and Care Planning; ensures Medicare A and B recipients have the appropriate length of stay and receive the appropriate care; and verifies the billing aspects of Medicare are thoroughly documented and reimbursed as appropriate.

Requirements

• Completion of Accredited Licensed Registered Nursing Program (RN)
• Current Arizona RN License
• MDS Certification
• Minimum one-year experience as an MDS Coordinator-RN
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records and communicate with team members

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares MDS schedule in coordination with Resident Records and coordinates completion of the MDS with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Audits completed MDS and reviews validation reports to track errors.
• Consults with Therapy and establishes the most appropriate MDS ARD, consistent with PPS and OBRA regulations.
• Validates RUG classifications and ICD-10 coding through timely and accurate triple-check meetings.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of CMS and state regulations, including bulletin updates.
• Facilitates regularly scheduled IDT care plan meetings with residents and family members; follows up on any issues identified during the meeting for resident satisfaction.
• Performs quarterly reviews on each resident and updates care plans as appropriate.
• Provides in-service education for team members in accordance with OBRA and Title 22 guidelines.
• May cover for DON in his/her absence and follows up on consultant recommendations as needed.
• Participates in outside educational programs in order to keep current with evidence-based practices in the field (specifically relating to issues within LTC).
• Actively engages and participates in the community’s QAPI program.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level