MDS Coordinator at Chandler Nursing Center in Chandler, TX

$2,500 sign in bonus

Chandler Nursing Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our team.

The MDS Coordinator is responsible in ensuring the development as well as the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state and federal requirements and aligned with policies/goals of the facility. This individual is the key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals.

Qualifications:

• Active RN / LVN license in the State of Texas
• 2 Years of LTC Experience
• 2 Years of MDS Experience
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit guidelines

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts patient assessments and determines the health status, level of care, as well as any subsequent changes.
• Ensures that the RAI completion is done accurately and timely.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completion of the RAI and resident care plan.
• Assists with development and implementing programs and procedures in order to maximize the reimbursement potential for the facility and improve quality of care.
• Analyzes all QI/QM data with the Director of Nursing in order to identify trends on a monthly basis and serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility.
• Facilitates the Care Management Process by engaging the resident and all other appropriate staff members.
• Ensures timely submission of all Minimum Data Sets to the state data base and ensures that all necessary follow-up action is taken.
• Actively communicates with the Administrator to depict regulatory risk and clinical trends that can impact resident care as well any additional information that can have a potential effect on the clinical and operational outcomes of the facility
• Acts as a team player with the facility’s staff to choose the correct assessment of residents and further acts as an in-house Case Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• MDS: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• LVN License (Required)

Work Location: In person