Job Description

Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation a brand new Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in ventilator and tracheostomy care and rehabilitation is looking to hire an experienced MDS Coordinator to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated, we are an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Registered Nurse, MDS Coordinator

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and PDPM expense associated with a potential admission
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Oversee Infection Control, training, and OHCA / DOH SNF requirements

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator

• 4-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
• Current and valid state nursing license
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting, SNF Preferred
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Superb decision-making skills
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0
• RAC-CT Certified through AANAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination)

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