MDS Coordinator RN Senior (rivhs)

Job Description

Newport News, Virginia

Overview
Works under the supervision of the Administrator focusing on reimbursement and quality assurance of the RAI process. Oversees the entire RAI process, including accurate and timely completion of all areas of the assessment, CAA completion, and Care Plan development and maintenance. Coordinates and prioritizes facility-wide MDS activities and ensures accuracy and timeliness of deliverables produced by the department. Supervises other MDS Coordinators.
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What you will do

• Utilize auditing tools to manage RUG, ADL score, 5 Star, QRP, and QM trends.
• Communicate with AR analyst regarding PPS assessments ready to be billed. Completes required percentage of MDS from previous month by monthly deadline for timely billing.
• Report status of MDS assessments due to Administrator on a weekly basis. Assures timely scheduling of MDS and timely completion per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in meetings and training events provided by Quality/Reimbursement team. Provides in house training for direct care staff to ensure accurate documentation of provision of care.
• Work with nursing administration, providers, and rehab to determine best course of action regarding quality care and provision of care with appropriate implementation of plan of care.
• Responsible for management and over successful implementation of the RAI process. Develops and maintains MDS assignments and schedule for the entire department as well as other disciplines required for input into MDS. Helps resolve problems as necessary when escalated from MDS staff or other departments. Supervises MDS Coordinators.
• Participate in monthly facility QA meetings (with focus on QM/QIs). Serves as a lead to educate staff on new requirements that impact MDS process and reimbursement matters.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year MDS Coordinator experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• BLS/CPR/AED - American Heart Association within 30 Days(Required)
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) - American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) Upon Hire(Required)

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