MDS Coordinator

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility.

Job Duties:

• Conducts current Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category
• Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission
• Integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement
  
  
  

Skills:

• Knowledge of geriatric and general chronic care nursing principles
• Able to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate objectives and interventions for residents
• Competency in clinical skills needed for facility resident population
• Competency in physical, behavioral and functional capacity assessment of long-term care residents, including use of the state-approved Resident Assessment Instrument
• Current knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities
• Knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Able to act as a role model of unit staff
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Active license as RN in Pennsylvania
• CPR Certification current
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse
• 1 years of experience as an MDS Coordinator or equivalent experience
• Experience in geriatric care preferred
• BS in Nursing preferred
  
  
  

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
  
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday