MDS Coordinator
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager, the RN Assessment Coordinator is responsible for conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS), and for tracking, and transmitting all data including the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) to the Department of Health and Human Services. The process includes the coordination of appropriate participating health professionals (interdisciplinary team) for the purpose of conducting initial and periodical comprehensive, accurate assessments of each resident to plan care that allows the resident to reach his/her highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning. This position will provide coverage in the absence of the Clinical Manager.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Five (5) years of experience in acute hospital setting in a Utilization Review, Case Management, business office or related department.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Managed Care environment will be accepted for partial qualifications.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS)
- tracking, and transmitting all data including the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) to the Department of Health and Human Services
- coordination of appropriate participating health professionals (interdisciplinary team) for the purpose of conducting initial and periodical comprehensive, accurate assessments of each resident to plan care that allows the resident to reach his/her highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning
- provide coverage in the absence of the Clinical Manager
Benefits
- comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
