MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) PDPM MDS Experience Travel Required

Appalachian Region•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completing and submitting accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations, applicable laws and regulations, and Life Care standards. The role also performs staff nurse functions as required and works with patients, associates, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain 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 maintained as current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and 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 and vendors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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.

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 CMS RAI Manual updates or changes and Skilled Nursing Facility regulations affecting documentation.
Assist with reviewing the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
Review Final Validation Reports and attest that assessments are 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.