MDS Coordinator

At Indigo Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, we prioritize providing seniors with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. Our commitment to quality care fosters a sense of community, and we believe that care is the foundation of every community.

We are currently seeking an MDS Coordinator with at least one year of current experience in the RAI process and MDS completion to join our team.

Position Highlights:

• On-site work required with no staffing on-call participation for RAI Coordinators.
• Work in collaboration with other full-time RAI/MDS Coordinators already in place at the center.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the current RAI Manual as a resource for completing the RAI process and possess a strong understanding of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
• Schedule Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments to accurately capture clinical characteristics for payment classification.
• Facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and assist in developing comprehensive care plans.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) for clarification as needed.
• Encode MDS 3.0 assessments based on medical record documentation.
• Participate in meetings with the IDT and document care plan reviews.
• Communicate with the IDT for coding clarification and report issues regarding timeliness to the Administrator.
• Transmit assessments in accordance with regulations, ensuring timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES).
• Address non-fatal errors and immediately correct fatal errors according to regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the completion and updating of resident care plans in collaboration with the IDT to reflect current resident needs.
• Identify residents requiring a Significant Change in Status assessment and collaborate with the IDT for timely completion.
• Participate in resource utilization meetings or triple check meetings prior to billing claims associated with payment assessments.
• Attend and participate in continuing education related to the RAI process and related programs and complete all assigned training and competencies.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Medicare and Managed Medicare reimbursement and assist with duties related to Additional Development Requests (ADRs).
• Perform administrative duties, including QAPI activities and participation in department or committee meetings.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with at least one year of current experience with the RAI process and MDS completion.
• Previous experience with Point Click Care is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Medicare and Managed Medicare reimbursement.
• Certification and training related to MDS and RAI processes are preferred.
  
  
  

If you're a skilled and detail-oriented RN with experience in the MDS process and a commitment to providing high-quality care to residents, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at Indigo Manor!

Benefits for Our Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Anthem Health Insurance (Four plans to choose from!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays