MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

You can become part of a team that believes in being a Force for Good every day. Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, Experience. We are currently seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to providing quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invite you to come and join our team. Full time $5000 sign on bonus Must have current RN License Essential Functions

• Manages MDS Assessments based on CMS guidelines.
• Coordinates, records, updates, and monitors all minimum date sets.
• Participates in clinical meetings.
• Coordinates in patient/family care conferences for skilled residents/patients.
• Collects and reports data on topics such as resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Coordinates communication between residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, & payor source.
• Coordinate the timely development and completion of resident assessment (MDS).
• Understands and applies MDS/PPS rules using the Utilization Guidelines for every assessment.
• Coordinates the timely development of a written plan of care for each resident, including measurable objectives.
• Understands the financial concepts and implications of RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix.
• Ensures all MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported per state and federal requirements.
• Assists with staff education for supportive documentation, to include but not limited to, late loss ADLs.
• Reviews quality metrics in coordination with clinical leadership to monitor trends for quality assurance process improvement action planning.
• Monitors quality reporting program data to validate accuracy and ability to avoid payment rate penalties.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines for MDS.
• Demonstrated ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing department.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
• Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained quickly upon hire. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask and oversee functions at the facility on a daily basis.

Note:

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

• state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person