What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator, RN position at Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center?
Are you a passionate RN with expertise in the MDS process seeking a leadership opportunity to make a real impact?
Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center is searching for a highly motivated and qualified RN - MDS Lead to join our team. In this pivotal role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) process, a cornerstone of quality care and resident well-being.
Why Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center?
- Champion Quality Care: Lead the MDS team in ensuring accurate assessments that drive optimal care plans and resident outcomes.
- Embrace Innovation: Stay current with the latest MDS and PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model) regulations, guiding the facility towards best practices.
- Lead and Educate: Provide oversight and mentorship to the MDS Coordinator, fostering a team-oriented and knowledgeable environment.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Health Services, or a related field (preferred).
- A valid North Carolina RN license (required).
- A minimum of two years of experience in clinical reimbursement as it relates to MDS completion, accuracy, and transmission.
- In-depth knowledge of the MDS, RAI process, and Medicare regulations with regards to PDPM and OBRA.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Ready to Lead the Charge?
If you are a results-oriented RN with a passion for quality care and a keen understanding of the MDS process and want to be a valued part of the Leadership Team and assist with ensuring Quality care for our Residents, then, we encourage you to apply!
Compensation for a MDS Manager:
- Starting at $90,000/year. This is rate is negotiable based on your experience. Offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.
Benefits for a MDS Manager:
- Full benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, Company paid life insurance, free CEUs through Relias, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, AND MORE
- Career Development opportunities for our staff
- Caring culture and environment
Responsibilities of a MDS Manager:
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring the center stays in compliance with current professional practice standards, physician’s orders, company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations
- Develop a care plan that has long-term and short-term goals for improvements
- Conduct meetings with multidisciplinary treatment teams, caretakers, and families
Qualifications for a MDS Manager:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse RN licensure in the state of practice required
- Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs, LTC payer systems, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), the RAI process, and the MDS process preferred OR prior nursing in a long-term care facility
Must be a licensed RN in the State of North Carolina.
ABOUT US
Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center, located at 1515 W. Pettigrew St., Durham, NC 27705, is a 96-bed, Facility that offers in-patient residential care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialty services. Our property features private and semi-private rooms, landscaped grounds, 7-day-per-week admissions, residential activities, and a rehabilitation gym with inpatient and outpatient therapy, and accept a wide variety of insurance plans. We manage situations to create positive outcomes!
For more information, please visit www.pettigrewrehab.com today!
Our Service Standards:
Sincere Appreciation…for everyone
Hearing Needs…and responding quickly
Caring Approach…in everything we do
Managing Situations…for positive outcomes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- MDS: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $90,000