MDS Coordinator (RN)

MDS Coordinator (RN) Newport, Rhode Island

$40 - $53/hour Open to accommodating 1 remote/work from home day per week.

Job Summary:

AdviniaCare Newport is seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. As an 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 MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) 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

• 3-5 years of equivalent clinical 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

If you are a dedicated and passionate nurse who is looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity.