MDS Coordinator/RN Charge Nurse

MDS Coordinator/RN Charge Nurse

Why Work Here:

Michigan Masonic Home is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse who is passionate about serving others.
In this role, the MDS Coordinator/RN Charge Nurse will oversee the Short-Term Rehab Unit, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing exceptional supervision.

At Michigan Masonic Home, our team members consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding care to our residents. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact!

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

· Conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation of and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care

· 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.

· Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department leaders, 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.

· Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident’s clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes.

· Provides a schedule of ARDs and assessment types weekly and as needed to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in order to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAAs (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline.

· Transmits assessments in accordance with current regulations. To facilitate timely receipt of validation reports, will transmit as frequently(daily) as necessary to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP)

· 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.

· Participates in all resource utilization and/or triple check meetings prior to billing of claims associated with payment assessments.

· Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.

· Must have 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion, 3-5 years preferred.

· Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.

About:

Located in the friendly community of Alma, MI, Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services is a not‑for‑profit continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living, short‑stay rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services.

Michigan Masonic Home is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Michigan RN License (Required)
• RAC-CT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44 - $47