November 16, 2024

SRZ Reach

O'Fallon

FULL TIME

MDS Coordinator (2 year experience required- NEW AND GENEROUS SOB NOW OFFERED)

Are you a licensed LPN or RN with recent and relevant experience? If so, we invite you to join our team as a passionate and dedicated MDS Coordinator. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for assessing residents, conducting thorough evaluations, and ensuring the timely, accurate completion, and submission of MDS documents. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents and contribute to the overall quality of care provided at our facility. If you are detail-oriented, committed to excellence, and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our healthcare team.
What we have to offer:

Competitive Salary
Full benefits (Health, Dental and Vision)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous referral bonus program
Advancement Opportunities with a Growing Company

Job Responsibilities:

Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.

Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS under PDPM, assessments are based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual.

Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting and weekly Medicare meeting to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s).

Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.

Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.

Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.

Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.

Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident, and family members.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN OR LPN) in the state
Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
Possess leadership skills
Interest in working with geriatric patients

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