What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator *Part Time position at Laconia Nursing Home (2)?
Laconia Nursing Home is seeking an experienced part-time RN MDS Coordinator. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAA’s, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Responsibilities of MDS Coordinator:
- Monitors and guides the completion of assessments in a timely manner
- Involvement and supervision of inputting of MDS assessments, the transmission to the state, and obtains receipt of the validation
- Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences Facilitates monthly QM meetings
- Manages Care Planning Process
Qualifications of MDS Coordinator:
- Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
- A current, unencumbered, active RN/LPN license and CPR
- At least 2 years’ experience in Long Term Care as an MDS Coordinator.
Skills and Qualities of MDS Coordinator:
- Outstanding knowledge of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking abilities,
- Solid understanding of current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines that govern our facility
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
As a Laconia employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO plans, benefit options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as life insurance and disability plans.