What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator RN (Float) position at St Bernard Nursing & Rehab?
MDS Coordinator (RN) (FLOAT)
Volare Health is seeking a Float MDS RN to support our Louisiana Region.
Volare Health, LLC's portfolio that consists of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with leading market wages and help guide you along your career path.
Summary:
The MDS Nurse works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to assess the needs of the residents.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the pre-admission process to ensure essential information needed for MDS optimization is obtained from the referral source(s).
- Assists in the review of resident care and the setting of the ARD to ensure the most appropriate ARD is utilized for Prospective Payment System MDS Assessments.
- Ensures accurate and timely completion of resident assessments according to state and federal regulations.
- Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained from interviews with facility staff, residents, and family members, as well as observation of the resident and medical record review.
- Maintains the MDS schedules.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed.
Qualifications:
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of practice.
- Well-versed in inter-personal communications.
- Familiar with the RAI process and Case Management.
- Ability to travel heavily throughout the state of Louisiana to support our 4 locations.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited referral bonuses and more!
- Please note, benefit eligibility will change for part-time and PRN schedules.
