$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS
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Job Summary:
The overall purpose of the MDS Coordinator position is to ensure appropriate reimbursement of Medicare and/or Medicaid Patients through the Patient Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. Assists in the management of quality Patient care on a continuing basis in accordance with federal and state standards and as may be directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
What We Offer You:
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Competitive pay
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Comprehensive health plan options, dental plan options, and vision coverage
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Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
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401(k) with company match
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Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full-time positions
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Career growth and advancement opportunities
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A company culture that is committed to compassionate care
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Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits
Qualifications:
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A current, valid Texas nursing license is required (RN, LVN)
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At least 2 years of LTC experience preferred.
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Must have an Acknowledgement of Completion Certificate through the HHSC RUG Online Training for Nursing Facilities.
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Must complete the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) RAI Certification within 1 year of employment.
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Ability to effectively communicate, direct, and at times, delegate tasks.
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Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, nursing/Patient progress notes, and nursing procedures.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers, (Patients, family members, physicians, etc.) and the public.
Essential Functions:
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Maintains compliance with all State and Federal Medicaid and/or Medicare rules, regulations, and published interpretations.
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Participates in the assessment of pre-admission paperwork to ensure Patient meets qualifying medical necessity determination.
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Attends standup meetings every weekday morning.
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Coordinates the Weekly Reimbursement Meeting with the Interdisciplinary Team Members to ensure proper Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement to match care delivery.
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Audit the Clinical Record to ensure appropriate documentation for actual care delivery. Educates and trains staff on documentation guidelines.
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Obtains Medicare qualifying diagnosis (es) on Medicare Part A Patients and updates diagnosis for each change in diagnosis.
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Initiates and updates the physician certifications for each Medicare Part A Patient.
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Completes all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the allotted time frame for each Medicare and/or Medicaid Patient.
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Reviews the 24-hour Nursing report to capture possible change in condition of a Patient.
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Prepares for all Medicaid audits.
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Tracks Patient benefit days, validates daily census and coordinates information with Financial Manager to ensure accurate billing.
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Achieves at least budgeted rates expectation.
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Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
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Supports and upholds the Patient Care Management Systems as well as the Financial Management Systems.
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Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
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Performs other duties and/or tasks as assigned.
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We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.
