Mds Coordinator

Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center is seeking an experienced full-time RN/LPN MDS Coordinator. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAA’s, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan. The MDS Dept works closely with Regional/Corporate MDS Team. MDS Coordinators do not have responsibility for on- call shifts or taking a medication cart.

Sign on Bonus $10,000 is paid out over the first year

Responsibilities of a MDS Coordinator:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring the center stays in compliance with current professional practice standards, physician’s orders, company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop a care plan that has long-term and short-term goals for improvements.
• Conduct meetings with multidisciplinary treatment teams, caretakers, and families.
• Monitors and guides the completion of assessments in a timely manner.
• Involvement and supervision of inputting of MDS assessments, the transmission to the state, and obtains receipt of validation.
• Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences Facilitates monthly QM meetings.

Qualifications for a MDS Coordinator:

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse LPN or Registered Nurse RN licensure in the state of practice required.
• Requires experience in clinical reimbursement as it relates to MDS completion, accuracy, and transmission.
• Knowledge of the MDS, RAI process and an understanding of Medicare regulations with regards to PPDPM, OBRA, CAA’s and Care Plans, as well as Medicaid CMI and Quality Measures.
• Outstanding knowledge of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking abilities,
• Solid understanding of current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines that govern our facility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.

ABOUT USRidgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center is actively seeking a dedicated RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our compassionate and skilled team. If you are a passionate and caring individual with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care for our elderly residents, this is the place for you. Our state-of-the-art facility prioritizes the well-being and dignity of our residents, and we need dedicated RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to be an integral part of our mission. With opportunities for growth and advancement, as well as educational assistance to support your career journey, offers more than just a job; we offer a fulfilling and rewarding career in the noble field of elder care. Join us and become an essential part of our professional family, where your compassion and dedication will make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

As our employee you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO plans, benefit options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as life insurance and disability plans.

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We are proud to have earned the "Great Place to Work" certification, affirming our commitment to providing a positive and supportive workplace for our employees. Join our team and become a part of an organization that values and prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of its staff. Your career with us will not only be rewarding but also an opportunity to thrive in an environment that has been acknowledged as an excellent place to work.

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