MDS Coordinator (hybrid)- Avamere Puget Sound

Avamere • Tacoma, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completing the planning, scheduling, and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers. This role ensures that all personnel involved in patient care are aware of care plans and facilitates care plan conferences. The position also involves monitoring and guiding the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments, managing the Utilization Review (UR) process, and overseeing MARs, treatment, flow sheets, and physician's orders. The MDS Coordinator will also participate in facility surveys by government agencies.

Requirements

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories and MDS 3.0.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• MDS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the patients are aware of their care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
• Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
• Manage the Utilization Review (UR) process.
• Oversee MAR’s treatment, flow sheets and physician's orders.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree