Registered Nurse (RN), Regional MDS Coordinator

CommuniCare Health Services • Charleston, SC

23h

About The Position

CommuniCare Health Services is currently looking to fill the key position of RN Regional MDS Coordinator for for its facilities in central West Virginia. This position requires a Registered Nurse with extensive MDS experience. PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT As the Regional MDS Coordinator, you will provide consultation, guidance, support, research, analysis, training, and expertise to attain business goals and quality outcomes in the delivery of care and services to our patients regardless of payer source. You will be responsible for multiple centers to evaluate and provide education, intervention, and support for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, Federal and State regulations regarding reimbursement systems, and special contract reimbursement systems.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in primary state of residence
• Extensive MDS experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Regional experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a trainer in Medicare, Medicaid, RAI, and contract reimbursement systems preferred
• Multi-facility management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating knowledge of and interpreting applicable policies and procedures, State and Federal regulations, and interpreting changes to federal Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Providing comprehensive training for systems related to the patient assessment instrument, clinical software, Medicare reimbursement, Medicare coverage/eligibility requirements, State Medicaid reimbursement systems, and special contract systems
• Monitoring and supporting center reimbursement and clinical services
• Providing direction for the implementation of the case management process and providing on-going support as it relates to the program integrity
• Monitoring RAI process for accuracy and completeness to assure accurate, comprehensive patient assessment and reimbursement potential is reflected by medical record review, discussion, recommendation, documentation, and reporting
• Maintaining role of RN Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) when needed
• Recruiting and orienting new RACs as needed
• Establishing rapport and trust with regional and center teams, communicating concerns appropriately

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans in a great team atmosphere!
• We offer you a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

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