Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) -MDS Coordinator

FutureCare•Baltimore, MD

8d•$87,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

At FutureCare our RNAC-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/MDS are part of our interdisciplinary team of nurses who play a vital role in adequately collecting and assessing data on our residents to ensure specific elements are encoded in the MDS and submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

Requirements

Active RN licensure to work in Maryland (Maryland or Compact State).
3+ years’ experience as an MDS-Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to include ICD-10 coding experience.
Progressive nursing experience preferably in a resident assessment environment.
Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills.
Proficient understanding of PDPM and clinical documentation requirements.
Ability to build positive relationships and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
A willingness to both learn and teach, with adaptability to make changes when needed.
In-depth experience and knowledge with PDPM and CMI as related to Medicare and Medicaid service reimbursements.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the development and accurate completion of the MDS in accordance with current RAI processes, Federal and state regulations.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and monitor clinical documentation to provide accurate and timely MDS scheduling and completion.
Partner with IDT to evaluate Quality Measures.
Review completed MDS assessments for accuracy, to include utilizing MDS software to review any coding inconsistencies and opportunities, prior to locking MDS assessments.