MDS Coordinator, RN

At The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries we offer our employees a full benefit package.

Many other healthcare options are available including dental and vision, critical care, accident coverage, cancer, and long-term and short-term disability. Financial protection for your loved ones can be secured via employer paid life insurance with the option of purchasing more coverage.

The greatest benefit is the ability to work for an organization that loves God and strives daily to show HIS love to others. We strive to provide a Christ-like work atmosphere free from negativity which works together for the betterment of all as we seek to provide Christ-like care for the aging.

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is a distinctively Christian Not-for-Profit Ministry called to joyfully serve in a Christlike manner by educating, advocating, and caring for the aging for the glory of God.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Information: Personnel file is current and updated as needed; including but not limited to, credentialing certificates and licensure, formal academic and continuing education attainment, current phone number, email and physical address, and Covid-19 vaccine documentation.
• Ministry Faithfulness: Demonstrates faithfulness in personal and work experiences. Familiar, supportive, and demonstrative of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries Articles of Faith, Philosophy of Care, Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statements.
• Resident Relations: Familiar with Resident Rights, committed to keeping resident information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to residents, families, and guests of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries.
• Teamship: Understanding and practice of good team skills among coworkers. Conducts oneself in a mature, positive, and professional manner. Committed to keeping coworker personal information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to coworkers.
• Work Habits: Neat and Clean in appearance. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Flexible in job assignments. Demonstrates organization skills. Prompt and consistent attendance. Characterized by honesty, integrity, and confidence. Shows initiative and creativity in work assignments. Positive communication and public relations skills free from all profanity. Demonstrates effective use of work time.
• Workplace Safety Practice safety: including but not limited to, proper hand washing; obeying OSHA, CMS, state, and BHHM safety regulations, policies and procedures and maintaining uncluttered, clean, and safe work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services provided within the facility. Ensures timely, accurate, and complete assessment of the resident’s health and functional status during the entire assessment period. He/she will integrate all care-related services to ensure appropriate reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Tracks Medicare customers to determine continued and appropriate Medicare eligibility

and benefit period by predicting subsequent RUGs categories.

2. Reviews pre-admission intake information to predict RUGs level for Medicare customers

and to identify potential cost outliers and communicates findings to Administrator and

care team.

3. Performs concurrent MDS review to assure appropriate RUGs category is achieved

through the capture of appropriate clinical information. Identifies opportunities to

enhance reimbursement.

4. Participates in the interdisciplinary team process to communicate opportunities, facilitate efficient and effective care plan development and management. Communicates with care

team regarding practitioner orders, care plans, and changes in condition.

5. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments including 5, 14, 30,

60, 90 day, quarterly, annual and significant change.

6. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference

dates throughout the resident’s stay.

7. Provides computer printout of customer specific RUGs category to facility business

office, when available throughout the month, and a summary report at the end of the

month.

8. Conducts regular audit of MDS process including validation of coding documentation, evaluating outcomes, etc.

9. Functions as MDS resource to the facility staff.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Maintains current knowledge of reimbursement regulations.

2. Maintains data in an organized, easily retrievable manner.

3. Maintains good personal hygiene and follows dress code requirements.

4. May be required to work additional hours and in different positions as facility’s needs require.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current R.N.

2. Must have two years of long term care nursing experience.

3. Experience with MDS completion, reimbursement, clinical resource utilization and/or case management is highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Resident's rights: 1 year (Required)
• Care plans: 1 year (Required)
• MDS: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN License (Required)

Work Location: In person