Menorah Houseis seeking a MDS Coordinator. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Elevate Care, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer our MDS Coordinatorthe following benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental and Life insurance available)
• Great culture and work environment
• 401k (Matching)

Description:

The MDS Nurse is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility.

Responsibilities for MDS Coordinator:

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS
• Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, perform corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
• Able to educate IDT members and other staff on MDS related assessments and documentation
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
• Awareness of recent and upcoming MDS changes.
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate.
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure
• Long Term Care Experience (Preferred)
• Well versed on the entire RAI/MDS Assessment and Care Planning process
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must have excellent critical thinking, relevant clinical, communication, computer, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in PCC and nationally recognized certification (Preferred)
• Must have proof of Covid-19 vaccination (Religious and/or Health Exemptions May be Available for Qualifying Employees)

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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Elevate Care is a fully integrated post-acute care consortium offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery and many more clinical specialized programs. We not only provide the highest quality of care, we take it to the next level. Elevate Care is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and much more.

Elevate Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer