MDS Coordinator - Morton Plant Rehab - 150747

MDS Coordinator - Morton Plant Rehab

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

The responsibilities for MDS Coordinator at Morton Plant Rehab include:

• Responsible for expertly managing the completion and submission of the RAI/MDS and the Comprehensive Care Plan development for the facility in accordance with specified timeframes and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as facility Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) and regulatory expert.
• Monitors other MDS and Clinical Reimbursement Coordinators for accuracy and timeliness providing direction, support and assistance.
• Collects, analyzes and submits required data using patient assessment skills in the process and oversees other MDS and Clinical Reimbursement Coordinators in this process.
• Educates all team members involved in the process and serves as a subject matter expert for care plan activities.
• Coordinates reimbursement levels across disciplines and with business office manager.
• Uses database to monitor compliance to state, federal and other regulatory standards.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory and accreditation site visits and actively participates in surveys.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement Processes.
• Monitors external environment for any changes to the RAI/MDS or other regulatory requirements relating to job responsibilities and leads facility in incorporating those changes into operations.

Position details:

• Location: Morton Plant Rehab Clearwater, Fl
• Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Occasional
• On Call: No

Certifications and Licensures:

• Required RN (Registered Nurse) License Florida
• Required BLS Basic Life Support

Education:

• Required Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma Nursing
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Experience:

• Required 1 year nursing and 1 year RAI/MDS (Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set) OR 1 year nursing and 1 year utilization review

Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled