RN MDS Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living • Chatsworth, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Chatsworth Assisted Living, a 5-star, Governor's Gold Seal Award recipient, is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure our data is accurately and timely submitted. This is a PRN position working approximately 20 hours a week as needed, with flexible hours as long as MDS filing requirements are met. The role requires an RN with a minimum of 2 years performing MDS in long-term care and on a nurse leadership team. The compensation is $47.00 to $50.00 dollars an hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• RN licensed to practice in the state.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing with at least two years of experience in Continuing Care.
• In-depth knowledge of MDS processes, including but not limited to MDS, RAPs, Care Planning, and Utilization Review.
• Successful completion of AANAC MDS Coordinator Certification.
• Must successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the completion of the MDS for skilled nursing/long-term care residents.
• Monitoring all aspects of compliance as it relates to MDS completion and transmission.
• Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge related to Medicare Reimbursement.
• Partnering with departments, including therapy and finance, to ensure accurate and timely billing for areas related to the MDS.
• Completing MDS audits to ensure documentation supports current standards for reimbursement, reviews for trends, and develops any corrective action steps for trends, and monitors for improvement and/or further modification.
• Utilizing the Electronic Medical Record functions as per the Erickson standards to manage and complete the MDS and Care Plan process.
• Responsible for the education of the skilled nursing staff on MDS processes and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree