MDS Coordinator RN

Unity Health and Rehab, a 250 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Miami, FL. is seeking an experienced MDS Lead to join the team.

Salary: $104,000 to $124,800/annually

Please do not apply if you have not previously worked as an MDS Coordinator.

This is a full time, on-site position

Position Description

As the MDS LEAD, you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessments in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the facility.


Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, paid vacation, holiday, and PTO.

Responsibilities of the MDS LEAD:

• Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.
• Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for both all payer sources.
• Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Information to complete the MDS is to be collected using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.
• Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according to the Federal Regulations.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation, and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.

Requirements of the MDS LEAD:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• English fluency required to communicate with interdisciplinary teams and residents
• Personal integrity and professionalism to work effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team, Patients, and Families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

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