Paradigm Healthcare at Woodwind Lakes is a skilled nursing facility in search of an MDS Coordinator. The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, as well as completion of LTCMI (Long Term Care Medicaid Information), or LOC (Level of Care) forms for the Medicaid payment process when applicable.
Required Education and Experience
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
- A Registered Nurse License is preferred.
- 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
- Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
- 2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.
Job Duties
- Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
- Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required
- Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care
- Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
- Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
- Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
- Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures
- Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
- Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
- Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system
- Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
Work Location: In person
