Mds Coordinator

Benefits

• Paid Weekly
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefit eligible the first of the month after the completion of 30 days of service (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Flex Spending, etc.)
• Matching 401(k) Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Safety Shoe Stipend
• Bi -Annual Employee Appreciation Bonus
• Wonderful Working Conditions
• Opportunities for Advancement

Position Summary:

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for directing the Resident Assessment Instrument and care planning processes to provide and bill for services in the Carroll Center (skilled nursing). The MDS Coordinator assists the Director of Nursing to direct health-related services in the Carroll Center in accordance with established policies and procedures concerning the MDS and care planning functions. In this role, the MDS Coordinator is responsible for establishing a collaborative work environment committed to high-quality care within a Member centric lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of Triggers & Care Area Assessment (CAA)
2. Maintains current knowledge base of guidelines for Medicare and Private insurance providers
3. May conduct pre-admission assessments for members seeking admission to the skilled nursing center
4. Oversees gathering of information for assessments and care plans
5. Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences and creates an opportunity for family participation
6. Evaluates members for meeting the criteria for Medicare payment, to include clinical eligibility and availability of Medicare days
7. Supervises interdisciplinary team in completing a comprehensive Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), to include Minimum Data Set (MDS) and CAA’s.
8. Schedules and certifies on-time completion of RAI process for all Medicare and non-Medicare assessments, according to state and federal guidelines
9. Monitors Member health status to identify significant changes and complete re-assessment process
10. Transmits RAI data to Center for Medicare Services (CMS) on a scheduled basis. Ensures the timely electronic submission of face validity of all MDS to the state database
11. Communicates with billing personnel to establish Medicare billing accuracy and timeliness
12. Supervises interdisciplinary team in developing a plan of care for each Member based on assessment outcomes
13. Provides education for interdisciplinary team, licensed nurses, and unlicensed staff to document services provided according to the plan of care
14. Conducts regularly scheduled audits of the services provided by internal and external providers for accuracy and timeliness of documentation to validate billing
15. Serves on, participates in, and attends various other committees of the facility (e.g., Quality Assessment and Assurance) as required, and as directed by DON
16. Explains procedures and treatments to Member to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension
17. Participates in Triple check system
18. Be knowledgeable of the established policies and interpreting those policies according to the standards of nursing practice
19. Participates in community quality assessment and improvements programs
20. Works closely with the Director of Nursing Services, who oversees the operation of and effectiveness of the program
21. Responsible for ensuring that each area of responsibility is operating in accordance with the rules and regulations that govern the different areas as well as with established policies and procedures.
22. Keeps current with regulatory changes as they relate to areas of responsibility
23. Other various duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Must have active license as a Nurse in the State of Florida with prior experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing setting with proven expertise.
2. Must have proven at least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse in a health care setting, with a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a skilled nursing setting.
3. Proficiency in PDPM and ICD 10-coding.
4. Proficiency in understanding computer software as it relates to the job. Experience with electronic medical records required
5. Excellent decision-making and analytical skills
6. Excellent leadership skills
7. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
8. Excellent organizational and time management skills
9. Must be empathetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is an exciting place to work, learn, be happy and flourish! We have been awarded “Best Retirement Community”for 13 years in a row! Do not miss this opportunity to work with an exciting team and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the Sarasota community.

The Glenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Level II background screening.