What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at The Laurels of Athens Careers?
Nursing Opportunity with The Laurels of Athens Careers
We are seeking an organized and efficient MDS Nurse to join our team. This role involves remaining clinically involved in patient care without being a bedside nurse, allowing for a more autonomous work environment.
Ciena Health Care's comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off, and paid holidays. Our company culture emphasizes communication and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
The MDS Nurse coordinates assessments and care plans for residents assigned to their care, ensuring timely completion of tasks such as:
- MDS, CAA's, and care plan completion within regulated time frames.
- Resident assessments through physical evaluations, interviews, and chart reviews.
- Collaboration with caregivers, including physicians, nurses, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff, to discuss resident care needs.
- Review of information from hospitals, consultants, and outside agencies to inform assessment and care planning processes.
- Coordinate and initiate significant changes to MDS.
- Prepare for utilization review meetings, maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and skilled board monitoring for Medicare days and PDPM utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
- Stay current with AANAC requirements.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Practical Nurse with experience may be considered.
- AANC certification is a plus, RAC-CT.
- Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including principles of Prospective Payment Process (PPS), strongly preferred.
- Experience as an MDS Nurse.
At Ciena Health Care, we provide high-quality care in skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services.
