Senior MDS Coordinator

Are you a seasoned RN MDS Coordinator looking for career advancement? MediLodge is looking for a Senior Resident Assessment Coordinator for a critical support position for two or more assigned Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation centers in the Lansing area. Why Apply? We pride ourselves on promoting talent from within our company. This is why we are conducting our search, due to internal promotion. This position is responsible for motivating, inspiring, leading and teaching new employees and guiding tenured nurses on the resident assessment instrument (RAI) process. This stepping stone will allow you; to expand your knowledge/experience with a multi-site opportunity, to have solid support/learning structure of RAI team, and to have the opportunity for advancement to follow your passion into a Regional role. What Benefits Do We Offer You? Competitive Wages Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time 401k Retirement with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more! TEXT: SENIOR MDS LAN to (833) 383-7654 to Apply

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Summary:

Responsible for the timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS and processes for all facilities that are assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, RN

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid nursing license in the state employed.

• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• Two year of nursing experience preferred.

Essential Functions: (for current facility and all assigned facilities)

• Monitors and guides the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments

• Primary UR Coordinator.

• Oversees gathering of information for assessments and care plans.

• Assesses prospective residents in conjunction with other team members.

• Obtains data warehoused reports and QI/QM reports.

• Schedules and facilitates in patient/familiy care conferences.

• Participates on various committees.

• Inputs or supervises the input of MDS assessments, the transmissions to the state, and obtaining receipt of validation.

• Manages the Care Planning process.

• Performs the functions of a nurse when required,

• Performs other tasks as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.

• Knowledge of RAI requirements.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the gathering of data and the completion of all PPS assessments, OBRA assessments, MDS Trackers and Care Plans.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the inputting of all PPS assessments, OBRA assessments, MDS Trackers and Care Plans into the facility computer system.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the submission of all MDS related data to the state database, and obtains the related validation reports associated with the submitted data.

• Functions as the facility Medicare Utilization Coordinator.

• Facilitates the Weekly Medicare meeting.

• Ensures that all Medicare and Managed Care patients receive their necessary skilled coverage.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the downloading of all QI/QM reports and any other requested reports on the CMS State site.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the scheduling and conducting of patient/family care conferences.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the facility care planning process.

• Effectively communicates via phone, e-mail, and fax all required information per the Corporate RAI Director.

• Communicates with the Corporate RAI Director the MDS assessments completed to capture acuity changes.

• Monitors and guides the facility use of the Skilled Documentation Guidelines for all Part A patients.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the Medicare Certification process.

• Completes daily PPS review with the facility Rehab Director or designee.

• Monitors, guides, and participates in the facility Triple Check process on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Reports directly to the Administrator

• Prepares, completes and provides reports to the Administrator and/or Assistant Administrator.

• Participates in the Operational and Strategic planning for the facility as needed.

• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.