MDS Specialist RN Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Greenwood Village, CO

11d•$36 - $46

About The Position

The MDS Specialist RN Coordinator conducts and coordinates resident assessments and care plan development in accordance with state, federal, and company guidelines. The role oversees the generation and timely electronic transmission of Minimum Data Sets (MDS) for Medicare patients, and supports assessment, care planning, quality assurance, discharge planning, regulatory surveys, committees, and staff training. The position requires a nursing degree, an active state RN license, supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, and training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care community, or other related healthcare facility.
At least six months of training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Knowledge of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
Current state RN license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resident assessment (MDS) development and completion in accordance with current regulations and guidelines, including CAAs and triggers, resident interviews, review of condition and medical data, timely completion and transmission, and scheduling assessment and care plan meetings.
Coordinate written preliminary and comprehensive care plans that identify resident needs, care requirements, goals, responsible professional services, measurable objectives, and timetables.
Ensure MDS generation and transmission are complete and timely; maintain and update written MDS and care plan policies and procedures; ensure the current MDS Instructor’s Manual is available to staff completing MDS portions.
Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program for resident assessments and care plans, and monitor QI and QM reports for potential problems and corrective action.
Assist residents and the Discharge Planning Coordinator with the care plan portion of discharge plans and participate in discharge-planning functions as needed.
Participate in community surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
Lead and participate in committees, including the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team, Policy Advisory, and Quality Assessment and Assurance committees; provide reports and assessment updates as needed.
Plan, conduct, and schedule in-service training on assessment skills and MDS functions; assist the In-service Director/Educator with relevant training activities and attend scheduled annual community in-service programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible part-time and full-time associates).
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off (full-time only).
Paid holidays (full-time only).
Company-provided life insurance (full-time only).
Adoption benefit (full-time only).
Short- and long-term disability (full-time only).
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time only).
Health Savings Account (full-time only).
Optional life and dependent life insurance (full-time only).
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan (full-time only).
Tuition reimbursement (full-time only).
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.