What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator-RN position at LINEAGE CARE GROUP?
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Description
The MDS Coordinator is responsible to the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
MDS Responsibilities:
A. Completes MDS Assessments within timeframes established by federal, state and third party payor requirements to ensure maximum reimbursement.
B. Oversees accurate completion of the MDS by the interdisciplinary team. Audits data entry and initiates corrective action and/or re-education for any staff failing to meet state and federal requirements for documentation to support the MDS.
C. Oversees all ADL documentation for accuracy and provides ADL training, if necessary, in conjunction with the Inservice Coordinator.
D. Works in conjunction with the Health Information Department in preparing and scheduling MDS ARD dates.
E. Maintains knowledge of the MDS by participating in education programs, current literature and workshops to ensure that the Nursing Facility’s clinical support staff is in compliance with any and all regulatory requirements. Acts as a content expert for consultation to the interdisciplinary team.
F. Attends care plan meetings and completes care planning in the absence of the Unit Coordinator(s).
Reimbursement/Insurance Responsibilities:
G. Works in conjunction with the Admissions Assistant and the Finance Office to validate primary payor sources.
H. Determines resident’s eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid or third party payors according to established federal, state and third party payor regulations.
I. Ensures physician certification and re-certification of Medicare Part A occurs in prescribed intervals.
J. Serves as a liaison for the Nursing Facility with the Finance Office and third party billers.
K. Issues coverage, denial and cut-off letters per federal requirements.
L. Works in conjunction with the Health Information Department on appeal processes as necessary.
M. Conducts weekly Medicare meetings with the interdisciplinary team.
N. Communicates with the interdisciplinary team, individual coverage start dates and end dates.
O. Develops and maintains strong interpersonal relationships and open communication with governmental and third party payors, physicians, peers and departmental managers.
P. Perform other related duties as required by their manager.
Qualifications
A. Education and Training - Current New York State Professional Nurse Registration, preferably a B.S. in Nursing. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Interest in developing nursing and management abilities and furthering education in these areas through membership in professional organizations and/or participation in workshops and seminars.
B. Experience - Previous experience as a supervisor or head nurse in long term care and MDS completion experience preferred.
C. Character - Must possess good moral character, compassion for the elderly, have the ability to manage licensed and allied nursing personnel, and create/maintain good staff relationships; must maintain all information in the strictest of confidence.
D. Interpersonal skills - must possess the ability to communicate in a calm, non-threatening manner with residents, families, volunteers multidisciplinary team and co-workers. Is an advocate for the Schofield Residence, its purposes, goals and policies.
E. On-call hours will be rotated between the nursing team, with each team member being assigned specific on-call periods, typically a rotating schedule of every 6 weeks.
Salary : $40
