RN MDS Coordinator - Salary

Looking for an on-site FT MDS Coordinator for our Senior Living Community in Rockville, MD

Salary starting at $67.5K

About Ingleside at King Farm

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located at the heart of the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small-town living just a short ride from the nation's capital. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success! IKF consistently maintains a 5-star CMS rating and is CARF certified. We have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, based on team member feedback in areas related to trust, culture, and job satisfaction, and we are Sage certified.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, one (1) to three (3) years of long-term care MDS coordination and care planning experience with a valid Registered Nurse license required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent to have or obtain Resident Assessment Coordinator certification within one year of hire. Incumbents should be able to apply practical knowledge and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service, and interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in the use of various computer applications and be knowledgeable on all state and federal health regulations. All employees are expected to uphold our ARISE values— Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—guiding our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining CMS guidelines to complete the MDS assessment as well as planning/writing individualized care plans for residents.
Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.
Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan with team meetings.
Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
Collaborating with health plans, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.
Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving regarding the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.

Key Responsibilities:
RAI Coordinator Assigned Tasks

• Utilizes the current RAI Manual as the resource during the assessment coding process.
• Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident’s clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes.
• Schedules the ARDs for all OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) assessments daily, monthly, and as needed.
• Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types weekly and as needed to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline.
• Communicate with members of the IDT as needed for timely completion of assessments. Expected to report any issues with timeliness to the Administrator.
• Transmits assessments in accordance with current regulations. To facilitate timely receipt of validation reports, it will be transmitted at least weekly to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) System database.
• Confirm transmission files by review and printing of initial and final validation reports.
• Correct any fatal errors immediately and retransmit the assessment until an accepted validation report is received.

• Addresses non-fatal errors using the iQIES MDS 3.0 Provider User’s Guide.
• Ensure the Business Office designee receives the final validation report that acknowledges the acceptance of the MDS into iQIES.
• Facilitates the completion and updating of resident care plans with the IDT to reflect each resident’s current needs.
• Communicates with the IDT to identify residents in need of a Significant Change in Status assessment, based on criteria in the current RAI manual.
• Participate in all resource utilization and/or triple check meetings prior to billing of claims associated with payment assessments.
• Participates in the Utilization Review meetings for the skilled census, completes assigned portions of the UR tracking spreadsheet, and completes the Clinical HIPPS code triple check form for each PPS assessment.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
• Attends or participates in continuing education related to the RAI process and related programs.
• Completes all assigned training and skills of competency, as determined by the facility of assessment and facility training plans.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to QAPI activities and participation in department or committee meetings.
• Manages the Medicare physician certification schedule to provide accurate, complete, and timely certification statements for the Medicare population.
• Monitors all MDS-based quality measurement programs for accuracy of MDS-based quality measures.

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside exhibits degrees of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
• Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of business conduct, state/federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Always follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination against HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills duties as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills of competency.
• Always maintain resident confidentiality according to policies and procedures; use discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follow directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisors when needed.
Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

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Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills of competency in all activities.

• Participates in-service, projects, or committees as time permits.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements, as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participation in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and other regulations applicable to the job.

Safety & Security

Complies with WLR established safety rules and practices.

• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to the supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Help residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency situation, following the proper emergency procedures.

ARISE Values

Uphold our ARISE values—Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions, honors commitments, and holds oneself to high standards of conduct.
• Respect – Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and a genuine appreciation for the dignity and diversity of others.
• Innovation – Contribute to continuous improvement by embracing new ideas, technologies, and ways of working.
• Stewardship – Protects and wisely uses resources entrusted to them for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders.
• Excellence – Strives to exceed expectations through quality, attention to detail, and commitment to personal and team success.

EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Experience

• one (1) to three (3) years of long-term care MDS coordination and care planning experience with a valid Registered Nurse license required

Education

• Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field
• Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS Certification
• Registered Nurse

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