MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator Opportunity

Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 169 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator to join our team!

As a MDS Coordinator you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the Facility.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer programs.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the RAI process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment.
• Monitor the Facility's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur.
• Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Daily Case Management Meeting.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Weekly UR Meeting.
• Participate in functions involving discharge plans, as may be necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must have, as a minimum, two (1) year of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.

Must have:

• Current COVID Vaccination Card
• Licensing
• CPR
• Resume / References

Level II background, drug screening and reference check upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Experience:

• Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

*$5000 sign-on bonus