MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Laconia Nursing Home  is seeking an experienced full-time  RN MDS Coordinator.  The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAA’s, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan.

Responsibilities of  MDS Coordinator:

• Monitors and guides the completion of assessments in a timely manner
• Involvement and supervision of inputting of MDS assessments, the transmission to the state, and obtains receipt of the validation
• Schedules and facilitates care plan conferences Facilitates monthly QM meetings
• Manages Care Planning Process

Qualifications of  MDS Coordinator:

• Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
• A current, unencumbered, active RN/LPN license and CPR
• At least 2 years’ 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 facility
• Ability to organize and prioritize.

As a Laconia   employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO plans, benefit options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as life insurance and disability plans.