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MDS Coordinator
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Care Plan Coordinator Job Summary:
The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for assuring the timely completion of accurate resident assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. This includes identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs, and communicating needs and expectations to families and responsible parties.Essential Duties:
Responsible for integrating nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. Responsible for completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission.Benefits Offered:
Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance- at no cost to you Leadership Training to enhance your management skills Daily Pay
- get your money when you want Paid Vacations
- rolls over each year Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations Free Employee Assistance Programs
- professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.