MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center  is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in Dorchester.  We are seeking highly motivated MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse to join our team.

SUMMARY

The OBRA MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse is directly responsible for coordination and completion of the Resident Assessment processes in the center. The MDS OBRA Coordinator also ensures the coordination of appropriate and optimal clinical reimbursement by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled MDS coordinator!  This position qualifies for the nursing sign on bonus of up to $6,000 for a full-time RN, up to $3,000 for LPN.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be a licensed nurse in Massachusetts. Registered nurse (RN) is preferred.
• Minimum MDS experience of at least two years.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is required.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification (RAC-CT) is preferred.
• Medicaid CMI experience highly preferred.

Desired Attributes:

• Integrity, attention to detail, accuracy, time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines, critical-thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills, care plan development skills, and problem-solving skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS for the RN MDS Coordinator:

• Promote the capturing of appropriate clinical reimbursement for services provided while ensuring the highest level of revenue integrity.
• Be highly involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage payer residents and procuring required Medicare-specific documentation; be responsible for physician certification of a skilled level of care throughout the Medicare stay; be involved in making eligibility determinations and obtaining stay authorizations as needed.
• Work closely with physicians to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
• Audit and improve staff education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of supporting clinical documentation.

Working at St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides the following incentives:

• Weekly pay- every Thursday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. 
• A comprehensive, outstanding benefit package including generous vacation, holiday pay, health, dental, vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement.
• Voluntary health benefits that you can purchase at discounted prices.
• 100% paid by employer life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Monthly Employee Recognition program
• Free onsite parking- directly located at the facility.
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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