RNAC - MDS Coordinator

Keswick Multicare Inc•Baltimore, MD

17h•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The RNAC/MDS Coordinator implements and evaluates the Minimum Data Set (MDS) program and provides assistance in care planning, following Keswick’s philosophy of nursing care and ensuring that documentation complies with requirements for reimbursement. Keswick is a not-for-profit aging services organization dedicated to improving the experience of aging, together. With over 140 years of expertise, we have become a trusted leader in providing compassionate services for older adults in our community. Keswick employees are part of a compassionate and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed and in good standing with the MBON
Current AHA HCP BLS certification
Three years of experience as an MDS Coordinator/RNAC
Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified (RAC-CT) must obtain within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Meets with resident/patient in-person to collect information (initial and ongoing) for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and provides a focused assessment of the resident/patient health status that will be used in addressing anticipated changes in resident/patient condition as well as emergent changes in health status; recognizes alterations to previous conditions; synthesizes the biological, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects of the resident/patient condition; evaluates the impact of nursing care. Attends clinical meetings.
Uses this analysis to make decisions and nursing diagnoses, plan nursing interventions, and evaluate the need for different interventions. Recommendations are shared with the Unit Manager and/or DON as appropriate.
Communicates and consults with other health team members
Completes comprehensive resident assessment (initial, quarterly, annual); ensures that documentation meets requirements of Keswick and regulatory agencies and is sufficient to substantiate reimbursement for Keswick services
Completes MDS and MMDS according to established policies and procedures; locks and transmits to the State
Contributes to the development of a plan of care based on identified resident/patient problems and needs; evaluates resident/patient response to the plan of care and recommends appropriate changes
Reviews documentation of direct care staff and provides education to ensure documentation meets requirements of Keswick and regulatory agencies.
Keeps the Director of Clinical Reimbursement (DCR) informed of major or recurring problems; communicates any operational or patient care issues to the Unit Manager and/or DON as appropriate.
Educates other members of the care-delivery team on MDS information and procedures.
Complies with regulatory and legislative requirements; participates as needed in federal, state and local surveys and inspections; follows any plans of correction; reports abuse, neglect or violence according to established procedures; addresses complaints from patients, families, or physicians or refers complaints to the Unit Manager.
Prepares data and/or attends triple-check meetings as needed.

Benefits

Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
Dental and vision benefits
Free short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for full-time employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
MTA discounted bus passes
Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
Employee Recognition Program
Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates