MDS Department Head

Job Summary:

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. As an the MDS Coordinator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to ensure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility. You will also oversee the overall process and tracking of PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) documentation and submission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant changes
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames
• Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments, including proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay
• Perform data entry functions to ensure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans
• Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality
• Participate in physical restraint reduction and fall management programs
• Set up documentation flow sheets for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures
• Perform or supervise the performance of restorative nursing staff
• Serves as a liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational, and speech

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license preferred. LPN's will be considered.
• 3-5 years of equivalent clinical experience, Minimum 2 years MDS experience
• Current CPR certification
• Long Term Care Experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate