MDS Coordinator RN/LVN

Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation - Fort Worth, TX

Job Title: MDS Coordinator RN/LVN

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Job Type: Full Time

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City: Fort Worth

State: TX

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Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.
Provide interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.
Ensure decisions to complete or not complete additional MDS assessments are based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual.
Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand-up meeting, including review of resident care and setting of assessment reference dates.
Comply with federal and state regulations regarding the completion and coordination of the RAI process.
Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensure documentation supports MDS coding.
Maintain current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
Perform accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
Complete accurate coding of the MDS using information obtained from medical record review, observation, and interviews with facility staff, residents, and family members.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, quality assurance meetings, and other meetings to gather information and maintain and update records.
Assist DON or designee with identification of significant changes, physician orders, and verbal reports to ensure MDS and care plans reflect those changes.
Prepare scheduling and notices of resident care planning conferences, and assist DON in communicating outcomes/problems to responsible staff, residents, and/or responsible parties.
Attend weekly Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care meetings as required.
Correct and ensure the completion of final MDS and submit resident assessment data to the appropriate State and Federal government agencies.
Assign, assist, and instruct staff in the RAI Process, PPS Medicare, Medicaid (Case Mix as required), and the clinical computer system in relation to these processes.
Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of practice
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement
Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process
Knowledge of OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set
Knowledge of the care planning process
Experience with MDS 3.0

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Education: Graduate of an approved RN/LVN program and licensed in the state of practice required.

License & Certification:

Not specified

Schedule:

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.