What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator (RN) position at MAINE VETERANS HOMES?
Maine Veterans’ Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine’s veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
The MDS Coordinator (RN) is a professional nursing position responsible for the accurate and timely submissions of the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) in the facility. The focus of the position is to manage the MDS assessment process in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. This position is part of the on-call rotation for the home.
We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long-term care.
Requirements:- Experience with ICD 10 coding, and actively RAC certified
- 2-3 years of direct experience with MDS certification
- An active Maine RN license in good standing is required
- Experience with individual and group training
- Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
- Basic computer skills
Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
