RN MDS Coordinator

Senior Living Communities Careers•Charleston, SC

41d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellmore of Daniel Island, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. We are looking for a full-time MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our team. We are committed to investing in the development of our team members. We are open to training individuals who demonstrate a genuine interest in the MDS field and a passion for learning. We offer RNAC Certification after being employed for 6 months. RN license required. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today! POSITION SUMMARY: MDS Coordinator/Care Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the standards of nursing practice and objectives as it relates to the Minimum Data Set requirements and with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. This position is responsible for optimal reimbursement, proper documentation/diagnoses to justify the reason for a skilled service and reimbursement request.

Requirements

RN license required.
Four-year college or university degree desired.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Training in Medical Records regulations desired.
Understanding of diagnosis coding.
Working knowledge of prescription drugs, therapy practices and bio-psycho-social sciences.
Remain in good standing with all standards of the Nurse Practice Act.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates/manages and works with clinical staff/therapy for proper documentation/care, programs and optimal reimbursement throughout the stay of a skilled resident
Researches all pertinent medical information/diagnoses for optimal reimbursement
Meet regulations for timely certifications/re-certifications, and signing of all orders
Meet all requirements in working with Managed Care organizations
Daily meetings with therapy and line staff on progress of skilled residents
Monitors Nursing skilled documentation and provides continued education as needed
Participates in the development and implementation of the resident assessment process, following the Minimum Data Set requirements of Federal, State and local regulations in accordance with Senior Living Communities/Wellmore policies and procedures
Responsible for proper ADL Documentation and continued education/training
Audits and analyzes the MDS documents for accuracy and appropriate completion dates.
Timely submissions of all MDS’s
Oversees and schedules resident care planning meetings.
Assistance on floor and on-call/manager on duty as needed
Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.