MDS Coordinator

Levelland Nursing -

MDS Coordinator

Responsibilities for this position include :

SCLM - Understands the current PPS financial payment system for skilled Medicare Part A and MDS automation transmission

Keep abreast of payer constraints and Medicare / Medicaid SNF billing requirements

Ensures that all Certified Nurses Aides have met the required number of in-service hours to maintain certification and be in compliance with all state and federal regulations

Oversee gathering of information for assessments and care plans

Manage a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift

Scope of work for the RN Charge Nurse may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act

At least one (1) years of nursing experience preferred

Coordinates all areas Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score capture and supportive documentation for the completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)

Tracks FIM training completion and FIM competency of clinicians

Reviews medical records to assure that clinical documentation supports FIM scores

MDS Nurse Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for MDS Nurse

List any licenses or certifications required by the position :   CPR, MDS, RAI, BLS, RN, AANAC

Education for MDS Nurse

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the MDS nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as  Bachelor's and Associate Degree  in  Nursing, Graduate, Education, Nursing Program, School of Nursing, Department of Education, Science, Nursing Education, Associates, The Curriculum

Skills for MDS Nurse

Desired skills for MDS nurse include :

Regulations

Medicare

Field of practice

Laws

Nursing and medical practices and procedures

Practices and procedures the laws

Applicable managed care

Federal / state regulations regarding the MDS and care planning process

State Medicaid regulations

Guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Desired experience for MDS nurse includes :

A licensed registered nurse with health care experience in an acute or long-term care setting preferred

Must have a current and unrestricted license

Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience

Other (VA Form 10-2850a Application for Nurses)

Must have an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's preferred

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Physical Setting :

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

• Utilization review (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Salary : $29 - $32