MDS Resource Traveler (RN) or (LVN)

Stonegate Senior Living•Oklahoma City, OK

23d•Onsite

About The Position

StoneGate Senior Living is seeking an MDS Resource Traveler (RN or LVN) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role focuses on Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement and is responsible for coordinating and completing clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmission of MDS 3.0 in accordance with federal and state regulations. The position also participates in and directs patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders, while helping ensure high-quality services in a customer-service-friendly environment and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Current RN or LVN license in the state of practice.
Three to five years of experience in a skilled nursing facility; previous experience completing MDS assessments and care plans as an MDS Coordinator is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in RAI/PPS processes.
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills.
Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience completing MDS assessments and care plans as an MDS Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Maintain the MDS and care plan schedule for the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate preparation of MDS assessments and care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Track Medicare resident benefit days, validate the daily Medicare census, and coordinate this information with management to support accurate billing.
Complete responses to intermediary requests for additional information and handle appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames.
Ensure Medicare denial letters are prepared for residents discharged from Medicare coverage within Medicare-imposed time limits.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement.
Coordinate and complete clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmission of MDS 3.0 as required by federal and state regulations.
Participate in and direct patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders.
Help ensure high-quality services and a positive patient experience through compassionate, customer-service-oriented care.