RN MDS Nurse ~ Part-Time

Location 222 West Pearl Street,Newark, NY, 14513,United States Base Pay $36.00 - $41.00 / Hour Job Category MDS, Nursing , Long-Term Care Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Description Newark Manor Nursing Home is seeking an experienced Part-Time RN MDS Nurse Coordinator to join our team! Hurlbut Care Communities has 11 Nursing Homes across 4 counties. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Patient Centered Care, be the patients advocate and to coordinate the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAA’s, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career and is passionate about patient care. Responsibilities Completes and maintains Minimum Data Set (MDS) compliance per CMS guidelines Ensure MDS compliance and timeliness of completion / submission Assist in the determination of coverage for all residents who may qualify for Medicare Part A Scheduling of annual, quarterly and significant change MDS and timely submission to government agencies. *Performs medical record review as requested by CMS/HMO’s using their guidelines. Oversees/assists nursing staff responsible for maintaining compliance of MDS. Trains and updates staff in MDS completion, compliance, documentation and care planning. Monitors and guides the completion of assessments in a timely manner Assists in the completion and inputting of MDS assessments, the transmission to the state, and obtains receipt of validation Qualifications Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university A current active RN license in NYS Preferably 1 year experience in Long Term Care as an MDS Coordinator. Skills and Qualities of MDS Coordinator Outstanding knowledge of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking abilities, Solid understanding of current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines that govern our facilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Hurlbut Care Communities