The RN MDS Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. The RN MDS Coordinator identifies resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating needs as well as expectations to families and responsible parties. This role is responsible for completing assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned

Essential Functions

• Manages MDS Assessments based on CMS guidelines.
• Coordinates, records, updates, and monitors all minimum date sets.
• Participates in clinical meetings.
• Coordinates in patient/family care conferences for skilled residents/patients.
• Collects and reports data on topics such as resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Coordinates communication between residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, & payor source.
• Coordinate the timely development and completion of resident assessment (MDS).
• Understands and applies MDS/PPS rules using the Utilization Guidelines for every assessment.
• Coordinates the timely development of a written plan of care for each resident, including measurable objectives.
• Understands the financial concepts and implications of RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix.
• Ensures all MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported per state and federal requirements.
• Assists with staff education for supportive documentation, to include but not limited to, late loss ADLs.
• Reviews quality metrics in coordination with clinical leadership to monitor trends for quality assurance process improvement action planning.
• Monitors quality reporting program data to validate accuracy and ability to avoid payment rate penalties.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• MDS experience
• WA RN license in required
• Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on organizational needs and industry standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person