MDS Coordinator

• RN/LPN On-site Vierra Communities Falls Church, VA Job Details Full-time $105,000
• $120,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Team leadership Supervising experience Clinical team leadership Full Job Description MDS Coordinator
• Full-time, Exempt, On-site RN or LPN Vierra Falls Church, a Vierra Communities property is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic team!

Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Vierra Falls Church is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

About Vierra:

Vierra Falls Church, Vierra Communities, is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence.

Our Mission:

to advance and redefine healthcare.

Full-time Benefits:

7 Holidays Generous PTO Medical, Dental and Vision Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary

STD & LTD

Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) immediate enrollment with match

• FT, PT & PRN

  are eligible Referral Bonus Program

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FT, PT & PRN

are eligible

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse/licensed practical nurse in the state working in. Must have 3 years' experience as a registered nurse/LPN, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion preferred. Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred. Major Duties and Responsibilities Coordination of the facility's Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations. Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation. Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident's comprehensive plan of care. Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings. Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed. Collaborating with health plans, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria. Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regard to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program. MDS Coordinator Assigned Tasks Utilizes the current RAI Manual as a resource during the assessment coding process. Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident's clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes. Schedules the ARDs for all OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) assessments daily, monthly, and as needed. Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types weekly and as needed to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline. Communicates with members of the IDT as needed for timely completion of assessments. Expected to report any issues with timeliness to the Administrator. Transmits assessments in accordance with current regulations. To facilitate timely receipt of validation reports, will transmit as frequently(daily) as necessary to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) System data base. Confirms transmission files by review and printing of initial and final validation reports. Corrects any fatal errors immediately and retransmits the assessment until an accepted validation report is received. Addresses non-fatal errors using the

QIES ASAP

System MDS 3.0 Provider User's Guide. Ensures the Business Office designee receives the initial and final validation report that acknowledges the acceptance of the MDS into the

QIES ASAP.

Facilitates the completion and updating of resident care plans with the IDT to reflect each resident's current needs. Communicates with the IDT to identify residents in need of a Significant Change in Status assessment, based on criteria in the current RAI manual. Participates in all resource utilization and/or triple check meetings prior to billing of claims associated with payment assessments. Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed. Attends or participates in continuing education related to the RAI process and related programs. Completes all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans. Performs administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to QAPI activities and participation in department or committee meetings.

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities .