MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

Company: Spring Hills Hamilton
Location: Trenton
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse)Spring Hills at Hamilton is a 55 bed post-acute care center located on the campus of RWJ University Hospital-Hamilton. Our company is defined by our motto of "Caring with a Commitment to Quality." We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Spring Hills family!While working here, you will enjoy (some of the listed benefits available to full time staff only):Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation eventsPositive, supportive, welcoming team environmentExcellent and ongoing trainingTop compensation program and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision plus more) PTO HostedTime Mobile App Holiday Pay, bonus pay including referral and sign on bonuses Family LeaveWe are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to fll the role of MDS Coordinator. $4000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FT night STAFF! APPLY TODAY!Summary of the MDS Coordinator:Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and State regulations as well as Company policy and procedure. Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator:Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.Information to complete the MDS is to be collected using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according to the Federal Regulations.Verify that all sections of the MDS are complete, accurate, and attest to the accuracy of the sections.Review prior to closing and transmitting the MDS to assure all sections have been completed, dated, and signed according to Federal Regulation.Verify all MDS documents required either by Federal and/or State Guidelines or Organizational policy are easily available at all times.Validate the ARD and Reason for Assessment with Therapy Services prior to transmission.Assure MDS assessments are transmitted timely as set forth by the Federal Regulations.Review the Final Validation Note fatal records that were rejected and take appropriate action assuring a rejected MDS is accepted in the Federal Repository prior to end of month billing.Upon completion of the MDS the Care Area Assessments (CAA's) must be completed timely according to Federal Regulations.Using information from the MDS Assessment and CAA's develop an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.Review Plan of Care at least quarterly and with each Comprehensive Assessment to assure changes during the quarter are included and updated.Lead or Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.Provide ongoing education of the RAI process to all interdisciplinary team members, direct and indirect caregivers, business office, etc. with all changes and as appropriate.Other special projects and duties, as assigned. Job Requirements of the MDS Coordinator:Registered Nurse with required current state licensure.Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting; long-term care setting preferred.Must have a current/active CPR certification.Personal integrity and professionalism to work effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team, Patients, and Families.Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.Self-motivated to learn and master the RAI Process in an effort to attain or maintain the patient's highest practical level of function.Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.Effective verbal and written English communication skills.Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

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