What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator position at Pine Creek Rehab?
Hello, Pine Creek Rehab in Salt Lake City, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator
At Pine Creek Rehab, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.
We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.
Job Description:
Assist the Director of Nursing with:
- Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations, clinical oversight, staff scheduling, supervision, and team development.
- Coordinate and oversee MDS 3.0 assessments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Develop, review, and maintain individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and insurance case management, including assessment schedules, coverage notices, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
- Assign or coordinate appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
- Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, quality assurance, performance improvement, and staff education.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, quality care, and positive staff morale
Benefits:
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
Requirements:
- Associate degree in nursing or a related qualifying field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
- Minimum of one year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
- Nursing leadership experience and Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) certification preferred, unless otherwise required by facility policy or applicable regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, the RAI process, resident assessments, care planning, Medicare, Medicaid, ICD-10-CM coding, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and maintain accurate, legible documentation.
- Genuine compassion and commitment to the care, dignity, safety, and well-being of the geriatric population.