MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Casper•Casper, WY

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with the completion and submission of accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans in accordance with the CMS RAI Manual, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator also supports documentation quality, communicates assessment findings, and helps ensure assessments are accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current license or registration in the applicable state, with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of nursing experience.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with completing and submitting accurate, timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON.
Educate direct care associates about updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that affect documentation.
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and attest that assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system before billing; notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill.
Review CMS Reports to identify late assessments and develop systems and processes to prevent recurrence.
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request.
Perform staff nurse functions as required.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.