MDS Clinical Coordinator

Join Our Team at Wesley Manor Retirement Community:  MDS Coordinator Position Available!  Are you a dedicated RN or LPN looking for a rewarding career opportunity?  Wesley Manor Retirement Community is seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to join our nursing leadership team as an MDS Coordinator.

At Wesley Manor, we are an employer that cares about your growth and well-being.  We offer a seamless transition between different levels of care, ensuring our residents have access to comprehensive support and services as their needs evolve.  We offer a vibrant and enriching lifestyle but also the assurance of compassionate care and long-term financial security.   Wesley Manor has your back! Wesley Manor, a BHI community, is seeking a MDS Nursing Coordinator who are focused on teamwork, growing personally and professionally, all while creating exceptional senior living experiences and having fun with residents. 

As the MDS Nursing Coordinator at Wesley Manor, you are responsible for the accuracy and completion of the MDS Assessments.  The MDS Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance within our community. 

As a BHI Senior Living Community, Wesley Manor is united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally to all our staff.

Why You'll Love Working Here:   

• Robust benefits including 401k with employer matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and employer-paid basic life insurance

• Competitive wage ranges from $75,000 - $90,000 per year

• Access to telehealth services 24/7 when enrolled in our medical insurance
• PTO (paid time off) earned from day 1 of employment
• On-site gym, daily pay option
• 24/7 employer assistance programs (EAP) to help resolve problems that may occur (personal, financial, marital, legal)
• A supportive, team-oriented environment that values excellence in care and encourages staff to lead with compassion
• Our community is a vibrant and active place, with regular events, activities and social gatherings.  As an MDS Coordinator, you will also have the opportunity to take part and get to know our residents on a personal level.

In This Role You Will:

• Completes computerized or written MDS forms and quarterly summaries within required time frame. Assures completion of the MDS by each department within the required time frame. Update care plans as needed.
• Transmits completed MDS forms to appropriate state and Federal agencies at required time frame, as required by regulation.
• Helps maintain communication about Med A patients between therapy staff and Wesley Manor staff; (e.g., new admissions; admit and discharge dates; RUGS; care plan schedules; and occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy patient treatment times).
• Informs residents/responsible parties of Medicare covered days and notifies them of their last covered day.
• Updates MDS care plan schedules.
• Writes and/or assists the director of nursing in writing resident care plans for each resident. Chairs the care plan meetings.
• Keeps Medicare certifications up to date.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to capture all Medicaid-reimbursable services and resident care needs
• Monitor and manage Case Mix Index scores to optimize Medicaid reimbursement levels
• Participate in Medicaid audits and surveys, ensuring documentation supports medical necessity and level of care determinations
• Maintains certification to give Mantoux tests, CPR, and first aid.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff on MDS assessment protocols, documentation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Teamwork and participation maintain an effective relationship with all departments and professional staff; and participates on facility committees as assigned.

Shift:

*  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM w/on-call on rotating weekends

Who You Are:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

*  We prefer RN but require LPN

*  Active LPN/RN License

*  Preferred:  certification of MDS assessment (RAC-CT)

* Experience in Long-Term Care

*  Compassionate

* Dependable

*  Strong Communication Skills

*  Attention to Detail

*  Ability to work as part of a team

*  Dedicated to serving the older population

Wesley Manor is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000