RN or LPN MDS Coordinator

BETHANY OF THE NORTHWEST•Everett, WA

1d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Bethany of the Northwest has been a non-profit icon of the healthcare industry in the Everett area for nearly 100 years. Bethany is seeking a passionate and motivated RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team. Come join our family and find out what the “Heart of Bethany” is. Bethany of the Northwest offers a generous benefit package, competitive salary, tuition reimbursement and much more. Schedule: Monday to Friday day shift Pay Rate: $45- 55 per hour DOE The MDS Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. The MDS Coordinator identifies resident acuity, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating those needs to the care team as well as the residents’ families and responsible parties. The MDS coordinates with other disciplines and trains staff on the RAI process as needed. Once completed and signed the MDS coordinator will transmit the completed assessments. They will participate in the weekly Medicare meeting, daily clinical meeting and the monthly QAPI meeting. As the Case Manager the MDS Coordinator will communicate with the insurance companies and provide requested information to obtain continued authorization for care.

Requirements

Active RN or LPN in the state of Washington
Long term care experience
Experience with MDS process and Case Mix Management
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines

Responsibilities

Ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines.
Identifying resident acuity, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating those needs to the care team as well as the residents’ families and responsible parties.
Coordinating with other disciplines and trains staff on the RAI process as needed.
Transmitting the completed assessments.
Participating in the weekly Medicare meeting, daily clinical meeting and the monthly QAPI meeting.
Communicating with the insurance companies and provide requested information to obtain continued authorization for care.