What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Adept Nursing & Rehab of Grand Island?
Now Hiring Full-time MDS Coordinator
- Competitive Rates
- Daily Pay Option
- 401k
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) package and Paid Holidays
- Referral Bonuses – Earn by Referring Friends!
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Supportive Staffing Ratios
- FUN and Friendly Work Environment - GREAT leadership team!
Responsibilities of MDS Coordinator:
- Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
- Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
- Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license or LPN License
- 2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience preferred
- MDS, Medicare, and Medicaid experience
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