Regional MDS Coordinator

PACS•Washington, DC

3d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Regional MDS Coordinator oversees facility assessment processes to ensure assessments are completed according to applicable guidelines. The role focuses on individual and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and resident plans of care, while supporting facilities with PDPM practices, clinical reporting, regulatory compliance, and staff training. The position has supervisory duties. The coordinator monitors assessment completion, documentation, submissions, quality measures, and level-of-care changes. The role coordinates interdisciplinary participation in resident assessments and care planning, supports resident care conferences, and works with regional and facility leaders to improve clinical outcomes and MDS performance. The position requires maintaining resident confidentiality and required nursing and administrator licensing credentials. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Candidates must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain required continuing education and licensing. Three years of supervisory experience and long-term care experience are preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The position involves prolonged computer use and frequent use of office equipment. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear. The work environment is typically low to moderate in noise. The listed pay range is $60,000–$65,000.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing requirements, including administrator licensing credentials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Long-term care experience.
Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Oversee facilities’ weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Track and monitor each building’s effective use of PDPM tools, including Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR (GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, and Point Right.
Create effective clinical reporting systems between the RDO and RDCS.
Conduct monthly regional MDS workshops on PDPM and other CMS-related regulations.
Track and monitor QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly; analyze data and provide clinical recommendations to facilities.
Assist the RDCS with monthly reviews of MDS/PDPM claims for accuracy and develop clinical trend analyses.
Provide PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
Develop a performance evaluation system for MDS Nurses in coordination with facility Administrators.
Ensure all areas triggered on the resident assessment protocol summary are included in the resident’s plan of care.
Assess and determine the health status and level of care of new admissions, and communicate the level of care to all disciplines.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments.
Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing MDS assessments within regulatory time frames and ensure documentation is complete and thorough according to applicable standards.
Maintain an accurate schedule of MDS assessments and their reference dates throughout each resident’s stay.
Oversee data entry to ensure accurate entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
Verify electronic MDS submissions, make corrections when necessary, and maintain appropriate records.
Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring MDS reviews are completed beforehand.
Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans; ensure resident problems are identified and prioritized, goals are realistic, and nursing interventions are appropriate.
Evaluate care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality, assess outcomes, and ensure plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.
Manage facility level-of-care changes, notify departments, generate required acuity and change forms, and transmit forms to the appropriate agency as required by state law.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.