Job description
Primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Are Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. The MDS Nurse participates as part of the facility Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the systems and processes to manage patients receiving skilled services as assigned. Performs other nursing duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.
- Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
- Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.
- Completes the MDS sections as assigned.
- Completes CAAs as required.
- Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.
- Monitors overall the documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.
- Participates in skilled utilization and State Case Mix management as assigned.
- Provides teaching and training for MDS item completion to interdisciplinary team members that have responsibility for MDS item completion.
- Provides teaching and mentoring of CNA staff along with Director of Nurses and Staff Development related to completion of the Nursing ADL documentation.
Other Duties
- Performs nursing duties as assigned.
Why Choose Us?
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Costco or Sam's Club Membership Reimbursement
Amazon Prime or Walmart Plus Membership Reimbursement
Numerous Employee Incentive and Retention Programs
Education Requirements
- RN
- At least two years experience working in a long term care setting.
- Experiencing with RAI process and MDS certification preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Acute care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- RAI processes and MDS: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN or LPN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80924: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person