RN Supervisor / MDS Coordinator |Water's Edge Care Center | Full Time

Tamarack Health Careers•Hayward, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Water's Edge Care Center is seeking a dedicated RN Supervisor / MDS Coordinator to join our team. This full-time position involves utilizing the nursing process to deliver safe and effective patient care, coordinating and completing MDS assessments, and leading the interdisciplinary care planning process. The role requires a strong understanding of CMS, state, and facility requirements, as well as experience with Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and case management practices. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Current WI Registered RN
Associates Degree in Nursing Required
BLS Required prior to providing direct patient care
Minimum of 1-3 years of skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exhibit ability to deal with difficult situations demonstrating good judgment and tactfulness, while remaining professional and courteous.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Abides by STAR Standards.
Professionalism and strong work ethic.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA policy.
Contributes to organizational mission and goals.
Participates in survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 and RAI process.
Understanding of PDPM reimbursement methodology.
Strong assessment, clinical, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and MDS software applications.
Frequent use of computers and electronic documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Previous MDS Coordinator experience preferred.
Completion of MDS certification within 6 months of hire.
Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and case management practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe and effective patient, resident or tenant centered care without constant supervision.
Conducts an individualized patient, resident or tenant assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by facility’s policies, procedures or protocols.
Utilizes interdisciplinary team resources to develop and revise an individualized plan of care, and reprioritizes care accordingly.
Incorporates cultural/ ethnic/ religious/ spiritual preferences, growth and developmental stage characteristics and evidenced based nursing principles into the individualized plan whenever possible.
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
Documents patient, resident or tenant assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, resident or tenant, family and staff.
Utilizes SBAR to Report patient, resident or tenant condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
Assist other staff nurses by being a resource, by kindly providing education and coaching, assisting them with Physician rounding and orders, teaching and promoting facility goals and events by being a role model.
Assist the Director of Nursing in identifying, implementing, and evaluating processes for improvement.
Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, state, and facility requirements, ensuring timely submission, assessment accuracy, and compliance with scheduling requirements.
Review clinical documentation, conduct resident assessments and interviews, and maintain accurate records to support appropriate coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Lead the interdisciplinary care planning process by developing, updating, and evaluating resident care plans, while encouraging resident and family participation.
Triple check. ARD. Medicare.
Attend reimbursement and Medicare meetings.
Monitor documentation, case mix, reimbursement data, and managed care requirements to support reimbursement accuracy and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory standards.
Conduct chart audits, identify documentation deficiencies, and collaborate with department leaders to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
Participate in regulatory surveys, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, and quality measure reviews to support clinical outcomes and compliance.
Serve as a resource to staff and interdisciplinary team members by providing education, guidance, and support related to assessment processes, documentation standards, reimbursement requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members, including leading care conferences as assigned.
Assist with on call rotation.