Seeking an RN MDS Coordinator
For a skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn.
Hiring immediately! 8am-5pm administrative position for RN's (Registered Nurses) wanting to move off the floor for a change up and a challenge. Staff Genius is the agency recruiting and setting up the interview!
Salary Range: $105-110K
Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• MDS Coordinator experience
• Strong understanding of PDPM required
• Must have prior experience with MDS 3.0
• Valid NY State RN License
• Long Term Care Experience Required
• Must be highly organized, professional & motivated
• Should have solid computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Should be friendly and a team worker

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for ensuring the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state/federal requirements and the policies/goals of the facility

• This person is a key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals

• Completing accurate assessments, MDS & care plans as assigned
• Monitors MDS and care planning documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding

• Initiating care plans and supporting activities as assigned
• Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required
• Monitoring & auditing clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness
• Protecting the confidentiality of Resident & Facility information at all times

• An MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurse, or nurse assessment coordinator, collects and assesses information for the health and well-being of residents in Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Following federally-mandated procedures and using the MDS process, the nurse monitors residents' health and well-being from the time of admission through the end of their stay.
This work also requires the planning, documentation and submission of the compiled information. It calls for creative problem solving and attentive communication with staff, residents and their families, to ensure that personal, health and administrative concerns are being addressed. Most MDS nurses work in nursing homes, but some are employed in other Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities.
Education and Licensure Requirements
An MDS nurse must be either a registered nurse (RN), or licensed practical nurse (LPN), and most employers require some experience in a health care facility, preferably a nursing home.
Successful completion of one of the following is required:

• Associate's degree in nursing
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
• Master's degree in nursing
• Hospital administered program in nursing

Certification and Licensure

• Nursing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• RN licensing by the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN)
• MDS certification by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)