What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at St. Jude's Nursing Home?
Job Qualifications
·Must be a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN).
Preference to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing, rehabilitation or health care administration.
· Minimum of three (3) years healthcare setting serving Medicare/Medicaid eligible patients.
· Willing to gain Knowledge of the MDS requirements for materials, information, processes, etc.to ensure accurate care plan assessment and documentation submission.
· Willing to gain Knowledge of all MDS regulations and requirements as set forth by the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Center for Medicare/Medicare Services.
· Maintain current licensing and credentials as a RN (willing and able to provide documented evidence).
Job Duties
Are as follows but not limited to;
· Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with ensuring that documentation in the facility meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.
· Coordinate the MDS process assuring the timeliness and completeness of the MDS and all Care Plans.
· Responsible for the regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts, in order to attain the appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement possible for each resident.
· Implement and direct Medicare/Medicaid auditing and systems review of:
1. Admission prescreening and documentation requirements
2. Financial documentation requirements
3. Clinical Documentation
4. Strategic selection of assessment reference dates
5. MDS accuracy
6. ADL score tracking
7. Denials Management
8. RUGs management
9. Therapy implementation and documentation
· Provide interdisciplinary team training of MDS, documentation requirements, and RUGs groups
· Engage facility management team in problem solving process to identify improvement opportunities and achieve solutions regarding staff assignments, assessment procedure and maximizing reimbursement.
· Stay current and informed of updates and regulation changes concerning MDS.
· Identify resident payor source and update daily skilled census.
· Ensure all nursing staff has a current skilled census.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40