St. Peter's Health Partners
Employment Type:* Full time *Shift:* *Description:* Our Nursing team at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator for our 80-bed Skilled Nursing facility in Troy, NY! At EMGC, our goal is to provide the highest possible quality of life to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory loss. As a member of our caring, compassionate health care team the RN MDS Coordinator will enjoy: * Tuition assistance * Hourly position - eligible for great shift differentials * Multiple units providing long term care, memory care and/or med surg rehabilitation care * Non-direct care role, but still get to be around residents * Great co-workers * Supportive work environment and thorough orientation * Friendly and welcoming work atmosphere * Easy commute from Troy, East Greenbush, Colonie and Latham * Shadow experiences for those interested in getting additional insight on this rewarding opportunity The RN MDS Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to: * Oversee all aspects of Medicare requirements and MFD coordination * Responsible for ensuring that the MDS is submitted timely and accurately reflects the services provided * Work with others to coordinate communication among all clinical staff * Coordinates Medicare PDPM, PPS and OBRA care plan schedules for the facility * Work collaboratively with facility interdisciplinary team and SPHP MDS Team * Responsible for ensuring completion of required documentation for Medicare residents (admission through discharge) * Monitor MDS data and other documentation for accuracy * Participate in determining Medicare Part A eligibility and other MDS considerations * Act as a MDS/PPS resource to the interdisciplinary team * Performs electronic submission of the facility-wide MDS information timely to the state of New York * Actively participates in resident care planning providing CAAs reports to the nurse managers in database, coordinating with medical records for updating face sheets * Enters and maintains residents' ICD-10 code *Minimum Requirements:* * Valid NYS RN license * Associate’s degree in nursing * Current CPR and BLS or achieve with onsite training * MDS Certification or must achieve within designated time period with the site's assistance in obtaining *Preferred Requirements:* * Bachelor’s degree in nursing * RAC-CT Certification preferred * 2 years of experience as a RN in a skilled nursing facility or 5 years in a direct care role (LPN, C.A) * 3 years of experience as a MDS coordinator Pay Range:$37.Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.