MDS Coordinator

Join Our Dynamic Team

Are you an experienced MDS Coordinator looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and take charge as an MDS Coordinator. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents.

Position Overview: As an MDS Coordinator, you will be at the heart of managing the integrity of our facility's RAI and Medicare processes. Your responsibilities will include verifying the eligibility of residents for Medicare services, ensuring all required documentation for continuing stay is complete, and overseeing the timely and accurate completion of MDS/PPS assessments in accordance with regulations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that skilled nursing care is consistently provided to our residents.

What We Offer:

· $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS

· Competitive salary and benefits package including Comprehensive Health, Vision and, Dental

· Supportive and collaborative work environment

· Opportunities for professional development and growth

Requirements:

· Graduate of an approved Nursing program and licensed in MO

· 2 years of recent experience as MDS Coordinator

· Current BLS/CPR certification

· Reliable transportation

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; provides an interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.

· Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand-up meeting, including review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s).

· Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.

· Assist DON or designee with the identification of a significant change, physician orders, and verbal reports to ensure that the MDS and care plan reflect those changes.

· Assures the completion and timeliness of the RAI Process from the MDS through the completion of the plan of care.

· Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee.

· Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.

· Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

If you are interested in becoming a valuable member of our team or have any inquiries, we welcome you to send us an email at lhindsman@verticalhealthservices.com.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the potential for you to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

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