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North Shore Health

MDS Director - Full-Time

North Shore Health, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States, 53549

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Lake Country Health Services is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. As a member of the North Shore Healthcare, we are part of the largest post-acute provider in the Upper Midwest with 70 skilled nursing and assisted living centers located throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and North Dakota.

MDS Director

Summary/Objective: Responsible for the direction and administration of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of resident assessments in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA and other payor program requirements. Ensures assessments accurately reflect the physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident; ensures accuracy of RAI to reflect optimal reimbursement for services provided; ensures appropriate documentation to report and support services provided and assessment accuracy.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state regulations

Coordinating and leading the development of a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident as chairperson of the center Interdisciplinary Plan of Care team

Ensuring the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission

Combine the timely electronic submission of all MDS

Conducting a monthly review of a random sample of the MDS to ensure accuracy and internal consistency with the medical record

Coordinate the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements

Calculate triggers and develop resident assessment protocols for initiation of care plan

Ensure MDSs are completed timely

Accurately identify each resident’s level of functioning in accordance with RAI manual guidelines

Ensure each MDS accurately identifies the lowest level of functioning allowable to maximize reimbursement opportunities as allowed by Federal and State Law

Ensure CNAs, nurses and other disciplines have accurately completed required clinical record documentation timely

Coordinate and assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings

Make necessary referrals to nursing and therapy departments

Maintain MDS and supporting clinical record documentation according to State and Federal requirements and in compliance with center policies/procedures

Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring

Train nursing staff on responsibilities for timely and accurate clinical record documentation

Ensure Medicare claims relating to MDS pending and therapy pending errors are corrected

Generate MDS audit reports as needed

Verified Medicaid billing accuracy

Verifies and maintains accurate billing for HMO and VA residents

Compiles monthly and quarterly Medicare/ Medicaid default reports

Ensures MDS submission and report preparation, processing (CASPER, Validation Reports, etc.) and distribution

Identifies MDS/Census and AR errors for corrections for center billing information

Provides training on clinical software and Care Tracker

Participates in interdisciplinary care team

Stays current with state and federal regulatory changes

Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Center’s Compliance Program

Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (PI) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed

Knows and follows center rules

Qualifications

Required Education And Experience:

Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with respective state licensing board

Clinical experience, education or specialty skills specific to geriatrics

Demonstrated competence in PPS assessment as well as OBRA compliance

Excellent clinical assessment skills

Excellent organization and independent decision-making skills

Knowledgeable and understands state and federal regulations and guidelines governing the practices of the center

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency with Microsoft products

Preferred Education And Experience:

2+ years of previous experience

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Post-acute care or health care experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Experience using MDS software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and email systems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to work with all levels of employees

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to relate positively with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff

Working knowledge of the MDS and RAI process with interest in Medicare, Medicaid, and other payor reimbursement systems

Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development and Sales

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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