MDS Coordinator Nurse

Job Summary: Paulding Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a MDS Coordinator Nurse to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Essential Functions: Coordinate the IDT in timely completion of the assessments. Sets MDS Schedule to plan MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs). Communicate all aspects of the MDS process to the with the IDT. Complete Care Area Assessments (CAAs) as required. Monitor the overall documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding. Participate in Medicare PDPM utilization management as appropriate. Conducts the weekly Utilization Review meeting with the IDT Manages the State Case Mix requirements and reimbursement for long term residents. Other MDS duties as assigned Education, Licensure, and Experience: Required: Current LPN or RN Licensure in the State of Employment Required: Computer aptitude with the EMR for this position Preferred: Two years’ experience working in a long-term care Preferred: Experience with Residence Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and MDS certification Preferred: Point Click Care (PCC) experience #IND123