What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator - Patient Care Expert position at Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care settings to join our team as an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for completing and assuring the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admission
- Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
- Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders