REMOTE MDS Coordinator

MDS Solutions•Kansas City, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

MDS Solutions, a division of Key Rehabilitation, is seeking a self-driven team member for its remote MDS consulting group. The Remote MDS Coordinator works with contract partners to plan, organize, and coordinate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with current federal and state regulations. The role requires an RN license; an LPN license does not meet the minimum qualifications. The position emphasizes collaboration and quality resident care.

Requirements

Current RN license; an LPN license does not meet the minimum qualifications.
At least 3 years of nursing experience in MDS assessment.
Thorough understanding of PDPM requirements.
Ability to navigate electronic medical records and strong computer skills.
Promotes and demonstrates excellence in customer service.

Nice To Haves

RAC-CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate MDS completion to ensure assigned sections are completed on time under RAI guidelines, including coordinating care-plan development and completion with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide Medicare, Medicaid (case mix), and Managed Care oversight to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided and appropriate reimbursement is received for each resident.
Develop individualized, comprehensive resident care plans with the interdisciplinary team to address care-area triggers.
Ensure care plans are reviewed quarterly and updated as needed to reflect each resident's current status, individualized problems, goals, and interventions.
Review and verify MDS documentation and charting requirements to support the clinical services provided for each resident.
Ensure timely submission of all Minimum Data Sets to the state database and ensure necessary follow-up action is taken.
Promote quality care through QI/QM data with the facility team, identify trends, and help advance facility processes, improve resident outcomes, and optimize reimbursement.