What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
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 preferred.
Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred
Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations. 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. Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings. Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, 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. Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program