What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator/Assistant position at Tracy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
MDS Coordinator needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Position Summary:
Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely patient assessments in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!
- Current state RN or LVN license required
- Two (2) years’ nursing and/or one (1) year of MDS experience preferred
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to remain kind, calm and professional in all work-related situations
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Takes pride in serving others, and accurately completing duties on time
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate, timely, inter-departmental, patient assessments, in accordance with all requirements and policies
- Reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON)
- Provides education to direct care associates regarding patient documentation, overseeing updates or changes, and training on Skilled Nursing Facility and other Regulations
- Ensures care plans are comprehensive, accurate and meeting patient needs
- Reviews Final Validation Reports confirming assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS and other systems as necessary and prior to billing
- Collaborates with Business Office regarding when to/when not to bill
- Continually reviews CMS Reports to address issues and improve processes to ensure that assessments are accurate and submitted on time
- Attend and participates in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings as assigned and requested
- Performs functions of a staff nurse when necessary
- Leads by example in treating everyone at work kindly and professionally – encouraging and reinforcing positive interactions
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits are available to full-time employees.
We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Tracy, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
