MDS Coordinator

Friendship Retirement Community•Salem, VA

10d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship is looking for a PRN MDS Coordinator to join our Friendship Health and Rehab team. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for maintaining RAI regulations and principles while completing MDS assessments and care planning for residents. The MDSC is responsible for optimizing PDPM and RUGS 48 reimbursement. The MDSC will assist with Managed Care updates as needed.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent graduation from an approved program, required
RN or LPN with MDS 3.0 knowledge
Knowledge of PDPM, RUGS 48, Managed Care, and Medicare Replacement Policies
Knowledge of Quality Measures

Nice To Haves

certification preferred (AAPACN or comparable agency)
Experience in Long-term Care environment preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain guidelines as per RAI manual in timely completion of MDS and care planning
Use data from resident’s record, enter correct/appropriate answers on the computerized MDS
Assist TEAM in Baseline CP implementation and Review with Resident/Resident RP, as per Federal Regulations
Provide Managed Care updates to Case Mangers as may be indicated
Analyze aspects of resident’s individual needs and facilitate collaboration of the interdisciplinary team to develop Resident Centered Care Plan, to enable resident to achieve their highest level of functioning
Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary team members in timely completion of the MDS
Must attend facility mandated in-services
Assist in maintaining facility readiness for all regulatory inspections including Virginia Department regulations
Work as a liaison between all specialty physicians and physician offices for any related questions, concerns, including rounding with physician if needed and preparing weekly patient list
Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by Friendship and conveys these policies to nursing staff
Assist with UAI Completion as may be indicated
Assist with ADR’s