What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Shore Pointe Care Center?
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Care Planning: Complete and submit accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments (scheduled and unscheduled) according to federal and state regulations.
- Reimbursement Management: Set Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) levels to ensure maximum, accurate reimbursement.
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination: Lead care planning meetings, collaborate with nursing, PT/OT, and dietary staff to review patient progress and update plans.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor patient care for quality indicators, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Compliance: Conduct interviews and review medical records to ensure all documentation justifies the care provided and reimbursement level.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, though some facilities may accept a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive experience.
- Experience: Previous experience in LTC/SNF, with a strong understanding of MDS 3.0 and RAI processes.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, ICD-10 coding, and care planning processes.
- Skills: Strong assessment skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Common Qualifications
An MDS Coordinator usually needs a valid state nursing license and, in some cases, a bachelor's degree in nursing.
An MDS Coordinator usually needs a valid state nursing license and, in some cases, a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Core Functions
- Conducting assessments: Assessing residents for functional, nutritional, behavioral, and physical needs.
- Updating records: Maintaining records for all residents in the facility.
- Improving care: Working with other staff members to improve patient care.
- Investigating issues: Investigating complaints from family members or residents.
Required Knowledge
- Regulations: Knowledge of state and federal guidelines.
- Reimbursement: Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement.
- Software: Experience with software for the MDS.
Daily Activities
- Coordinating care: Leading meetings to develop care plans.
- Documenting: Recording data on charts.
- Evaluating: Reviewing residents' conditions.
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Assessing patients: Reviewing charts.
- Communicating: Discussing care plans with family.
- Maintaining records: Submitting documentation.
Essential Skills
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Organization: Managing timelines for assessments.
- Communication: Interacting with other healthcare staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing assessments: Ensuring all assessments are done on time.
- Developing plans: Creating care plans.
- Handling compliance: Submitting paperwork for reimbursement.
Job Description Highlights
- Role: Overseeing the assessment process.
- Goal: Improving patient care.
- Responsibilities: Developing care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Job Tasks
- Assessing: Performing clinical assessments.
- Coordinating: Working with team members.
- Ensuring safety: Maintaining a safe environment.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care setting.
- Knowledge: Expertise in MDS software and regulations.
- Skills: Exceptional clinical assessment and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating: Managing the assessment process.
- Documentation: Reviewing records for accuracy.
- Compliance: Following regulations.
Core Duties
- Creating plans: Developing care plans.
- Submitting data: Ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Monitoring: Reviewing patient care.
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