MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) or Licensed Practical Nurse Assessment Coordinator (LPNAC)

Scranton, PA Area

Penn Staffing Solutions, an up-and-coming staffing agency in your area is looking for an MDS Coordinator! Get in on the ground floor of a progressive, growing company that cares about our staff’s life goals.

We are different than other staffing agencies because we let YOU choose what is important to you.

Build a work life that fits your needs! Our available scheduling and incentive options let you choose what matters the most to you!

Benefits for ALL staff:

• An employer who cares about YOU
• No contracts
• Flexibility!
• Outstanding support and recognition

Requirements of the MDS Coordinator:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)with effective leadership and assessment skills in a long-term care setting
• Ability to travel/ drive to assigned location a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Must have knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Must have at least 2 years' experience as an RNAC/LPNAC in a skilled nursing facility completing MDS
• Proficient in PA CMI
• Experienced in Insurance updates
• MDS Coordinator must have Medicare billing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of PPS (PDPM)
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required

Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the Facility.
• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer programs.
• Responsible for concurrent reviews with Insurance companies/other stakeholders for continued approval of skilled care for patients
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the RAI process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment.
• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Monitor the Facility’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur.
• Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. ( Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Join a FANTASTIC team where resident care is #1 and our employees are APPRECIATED!!!

Penn Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.