RN for MDS Coordinator

Company: Gpac
Location: Webster
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

One of Texas's most up scale senior living communities is seeking an RN/MDS coordinator to add to their team! This facility offers exceptional patient care as well as a great management team with a true respect for team members and a life balance. The facility offers over 80 beds and is busy with activity. There will be 2 coordinators once this role is filed. They will be a part of the RN management team over seen by the DON.

Responsibilities for 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 expense associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• 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
  Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
  
  • 2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience and be an RN
  • Current and valid state nursing license
  • Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
  • 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
    If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume to Renee Kobylewski at Renee.Kobylewski@gogpac.com or call 605.403.5176. All inquires are confidential.
    
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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