Mds Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA RN license
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with 1 year in a management/administrative or supervisory role preferred
• Prior RNAC experience required
• Experience in Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument/Prospective Payment System in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Experience with and knowledge of Medicare rules, regulations and requirements.
• Computer and typing proficiency
• Experience with clinical assessments
• Knowledgeable of the theory, methods, and techniques of nursing.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medical reimbursement principles and methods of implementation.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Ability to maintain composure and cope with stress and frustration.
• Knowledge in computer skills with competency in computer applications.
• Ability to use office equipment and programs including but not limited to: email, telephone, computer, photocopier, printer, fax and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written English.
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent and reliable attendance
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing Long Term Care

Nice To Haves

• Resident Assessment Instrument certification preferred; must be certified within six months of the date of hire

Responsibilities

• May be involved in the pre-admission assessment in collaboration with the DON, Admissions Coordinator and HIM to determine coverage level for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) stay.
• Meets routinely and as indicated with the business office regarding billing requirements.
• Leads PPS meeting with therapy and unit coordinators to ensure goals are accomplished, review resident's progress, determine reimbursement days used, days left to be used, and overall plan of care.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team (IDT) dates of discontinuation of qualified Medicare coverage benefits for stay and date of termination notification issued to resident and/or responsible party.
• Tracks to ensure necessary certifications/recertifications are completed and obtained in a timely manner.
• Monitors regulatory compliance for completion of MDS/Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Attends morning IDT meeting, care plan, and discharge meetings as indicated.
• Sets ARD's for the MDS process and involving therapy and IDT to strategically set the ARD for maximum reimbursement within the OBRA requirements.
• Completes the nursing sections of the MDS and Care Assessment Areas (CAA's) within the required time frames.
• Consults with IDT members for pertinent clinical information as needed.
• Utilizes direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communication with direct care staff when completing assessments.
• Ensures completion of assigned sections of the MDS by other IDT members. Serves as back up when needed to complete these sections for other IDT members.
• Instructs nursing and other IDT staff to monitor and document clinical information as needed.
• Works with IDT to determine if a resident change in status may be occurring.
• Set dates for assessments and follows guidelines for completion of significant change of condition MDS.
• Generates and distributes monthly care plan calendar for the following month.
• Conducts care plan conferences.
• Develops and updates resident plans of care and CNA worksheet based on MDS triggered areas ensuring the care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided.
• Reviews all resident incidents and accidents and the 24-hour report daily to ensure that care plans for assigned residents reflect current and changing needs.
• Completes the discharge tracking forms and entry tracking forms as required.
• Tracks completion of MDS's and transmits in compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) timelines.
• Reviews validation reports and makes appropriate corrections as needed.
• Informs IDT members of validation errors as appropriate.
• Follows the CMS correction policy when an error is found and in need of correction.
• Prints Quality Indicator Reports as requested.
• Participates in Quality Indicator Report reviews on a monthly basis. Reviews identified areas of concern for accuracy of information/documentation.
• Participates in facility programs i.e. dining program, wound/ skin, bowel/ bladder, nutrition/ weight management, restraint management, behavior management, fall prevention etc.
• Assists in process improvement measures such as staff education, policy and procedure revisions and Quality Assurance activities as needed.
• Monitors and audits clinical record documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Advises Director of Nursing Care of persistent issues related to non-compliant documentation.
• Supports Nursing staff in their absence.
• Attends ongoing educational programs relative to Medicare, Prospective Payment System (PPS), MDS/RAI process, reimbursement changes, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory revisions.
• Provides educational training relating to Medicare, PPS, and MDS/RAI process to staff as requested.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• In case of a disaster may be required to assist in disaster relief efforts.
• Follows facility policies and procedures and federal/ state regulation.
• Follows oral and written instructions accurately.
• Keeps supervisor informed of work priorities and problems.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and disasters.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Assures security of environment to prevent exit of wandering residents. Implement the facility procedure for elopement if any resident leaves the facility without permission.
• Follows facility standards relating to customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents and other work-related issues.
• Assures that all residents are treated with respect and dignity.
• Follows facility rules of conduct.
• Attends in-service related to work and completes required in-service annually; attends outside classes to enhance role and professional standards, as appropriate.
• Provides timely notification of illness/absences to appropriate supervisor following departmental policy and time line.
• Attends facility meetings as assigned.
• Follows dress code for work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan