RN MDS Coordinator

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the Federal and State assessment tools but may also be called upon to perform duties of an RN or LPN, if needed.
This position requires an understanding of the MDS rules and regulations as described in the MDS User's Manual, including item coding, RAPS, CAA's, Care Planning, electronic submission, scheduling, PPS including knowledge of MDS submission process, final reports, and an understanding of Medicare rules and regulations including coverage, benefit periods, certification, 30 Day rule.
*Essential Duties:* 1.
Maintains Tracking Tools for the MDS and Medicare.
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Makes skilled services decisions and initiates Medicare non-coverage letters and expedited determination notices.
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Provides nursing care, as needed, in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and maintains the safety and well-being of the residents.
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Acts appropriately under the direction of the assigned supervisor and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
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Attends meeting of supervisory and administrative staff, as applicable.
Participates actively on the Quality Assurance Team (QA).
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Completes assigned sections of MDS assessments for nursing.
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Reviews the health records for each resident, including reviewing written notations of significant changes affecting: a.
Level of activity b.
Eating habits c.
Physical, mental, and emotional status 8.
Participates in planning and adjustment of Medicare assessment scheduling.
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Coordinates the IDT to accomplish timely completion of assignments, Care Plans, and CAA summaries.
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Assists and teaches the Care Planning process to nurses and other members of the team including ADL training.
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Communicates with nursing and clinical personnel on the implementation of the resident Care Plan.
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Completes Medicare Daily Documentation Guide on admission.
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Assists with studies related to improvements of nursing care, if needed.
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Gathers baseline information to identify potential and acute problems and thoroughly and accurately completes areas of the MDS nursing admission assessment and quarterly assessment and Medicare assessments using currently approved format.
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Prepares for and attends team and family Care Plan conferences in a professional, supportive manner, as assigned.
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Observes and examines the total resident focusing on body systems, skin, integrity, weight, hydration status, and reports changes in resident condition promptly to the Supervisor.
*Qualifications: * Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state.
Knowledge of state specific MCD Case Mix, coding guidelines, and State MCD audits, if applicable.
Must have current CPR certification.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * License reimbursement * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Long term care Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Jena, LA 71342: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Medicare: 1 year (Required) * Care plans: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * RN License (Required) Work Location: In person