MDS Coordinator RN

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE • Innovation, VA

4d • $100,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator leads and oversees the MDS assessment and care-planning processes at Manassas Health & Rehab Center. The role coordinates and participates in resident assessments, triggered CAAs, and comprehensive care plans, working with residents, families, physicians, direct-care staff, and the interdisciplinary team. The coordinator ensures assessments and documentation are timely, accurate, complete, and consistent with Medicare/Medicaid, State and Federal guidelines, and company policies. The position also supports staff education, clinical reimbursement processes, and ongoing review of resident care plans as needs change.

Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• At least two years of experience with the MDS process.
• Commitment to achieving and maintaining active RAC-CT status as a condition of continued employment.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable, with effective decision-making skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a service-focused team.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules to meet role demands.
• Ability to handle a high level of stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents' families and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff.

Nice To Haves

• RAC-CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor LPNs in the MDS Coordinator role.
• Coordinate and participate in MDS assessments, triggers, CAAs, and comprehensive care planning through review of records and communication with residents, families, physicians, direct-care staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete portions of MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans as needed to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Maintain and distribute an assessment schedule for skilled and non-skilled residents sufficiently in advance to support timely completion.
• Coordinate common assessment reference periods with the relevant disciplines to accurately reflect residents' status and care resources.
• Ensure interdisciplinary assessments and care-plan development and updates use appropriate assessments and triggered CAAs, reflect residents' current physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, and meet required time frames.
• Ensure clarifying documentation supporting coding decisions is completed or present in the electronic medical record, and that assessment documentation is maintained according to applicable regulations and policies.
• Review completed MDS information for accuracy and completeness and attest to its completeness by signature.
• Provide education and training to the interdisciplinary team on the resident assessment, care-plan, and MDS processes.
• Work with the administrator to ensure Clinical Measurement Index (CMI) scores accurately reflect residents and use corporate accuracy-measurement tools.
• Keep administrative staff and the Administrator informed about personnel development needs.
• Maintain communication and positive working relationships with CCR Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialists and the CCR Director of RAI & Clinical Reimbursement.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, including residents' physical, mental, and emotional status, and facilitate required interventions.
• Communicate effectively with family members about residents' care or condition, address complaints, follow up, and keep administration informed.
• Attend clinical and resident-related meetings, including morning meetings, at-risk, fall, pressure ulcer, and weight-loss meetings, to develop or revise care plans as appropriate.
• Lead and oversee the clinical reimbursement portion of daily interdisciplinary clinical meetings and the Utilization Review process, coordinating discussion of progress and discharge disposition for Medicare Part A, managed-care, and other stays as required by center policies.
• Perform other duties within the scope of education and experience as assigned, including possible oversight of related care processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values team input and professional growth.
• Opportunity to make a significant difference in residents' lives through quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed