MDS Coordinator Job at Jackson Specialty Care, Maquoketa, IA

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  • Jackson Specialty Care
  • Maquoketa, IA

Job Description

Job Description:

Do you find joy in helping others? As a smaller company, we cater to our resident’s needs, and take pride in providing an employee friendly work environment. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing skilled nursing facility. We are seeking an RN MDS Coordinator. We offer competitive pay, including pm/night and Weekend differentials, and great benefits, including PTO and Holiday pay. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual that is looking for personal growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must possess as a minimum an RN degree from an accredited university or college with current unencumbered state licensure.

• Two years of long term care experience preferred

• Must possess an intimate knowledge of the MDS process

• Must have one year of experience as an MDS assessment nurse

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, resident family members, visitors, and the general public.

SUMMARY: The MDS Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of this facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.

• Accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility.

• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.

• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.

• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.

• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.

• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.

• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. 

• Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.

• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.

• Responsible for integrating nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.

• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate.

• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.

• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.

• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.

• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.

BENEFITS:

• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work! (full-time only)

• 6 Observed Holidays

• Dental Insurance

• Vison Insurance

• Disability Insurance

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
  • Accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility.
  • Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
  • Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
  • Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
  • Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
  • Responsible for integrating nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.
  • Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
  • Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Must possess as a minimum an RN degree from an accredited university or college with current unencumbered state licensure
  • Two years of long-term care experience preferred
  • Must possess an intimate knowledge of the MDS process
  • Must have one year of experience as an MDS assessment nurse
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, resident family, and visitors
  • Education

    Entry Level (0-2 years)
  • Experience

    Bachelors Degree

Benefits/Perks:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Location:

Maquoketa, IA

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Night shift,

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