What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation a brand new Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in ventilator and tracheostomy care and rehabilitation is looking to hire an experienced MDS Coordinator to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated, we are an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Responsibilities for Registered Nurse, MDS Coordinator
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and PDPM expense associated with a potential admission
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
- Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Oversee Infection Control, training, and OHCA / DOH SNF requirements
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
- 4-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
- Current and valid state nursing license
- Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting, SNF Preferred
- Deep medical terminology knowledge
- Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Superb decision-making skills
- Proficiency in MDS 3.0
- RAC-CT Certified through AANAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination)
