MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Starting salary: $65,000 / year

Monday - Friday, flexible hours as it is a salaried position

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed

Qualifications:

Active, unemcumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in the state of MA required.

Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.

Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

LPN Salary $80,000-$90,000

RN Salary $95,000-$110,000

Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Collaborative work environment