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MDS Coordinator
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Aperion Care This range is provided by Aperion Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$38.00/hr - $45.00/hr Must be a LICENSED NURSE This is a part-time, on-site position that requires weekday hours. Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/PPS documentation and submission. Integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. Essential duties and responsibilities
Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change. Communicates level of care for new residents to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. Responsible for data entry to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments; verifies electronic submissions and maintains records. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans; ensures resident problems are identified and prioritized with realistic goals and appropriate nursing interventions. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes; ensures care plan reassessment and revision as needed. Responsible for all levels of care changes within the facility and notifies all departments when a change is made. Generates forms to complete level of acuity changes and transmits to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure. Long Term Care experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds; visual and auditory ability for communication; moderate noise level. Note: The description may include additional postings or notices not relevant to the role; only the above content is retained for this refined description.
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Join to apply for the
MDS Coordinator
role at
Aperion Care This range is provided by Aperion Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$38.00/hr - $45.00/hr Must be a LICENSED NURSE This is a part-time, on-site position that requires weekday hours. Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/PPS documentation and submission. Integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. Essential duties and responsibilities
Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change. Communicates level of care for new residents to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. Responsible for data entry to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments; verifies electronic submissions and maintains records. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans; ensures resident problems are identified and prioritized with realistic goals and appropriate nursing interventions. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes; ensures care plan reassessment and revision as needed. Responsible for all levels of care changes within the facility and notifies all departments when a change is made. Generates forms to complete level of acuity changes and transmits to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure. Long Term Care experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds; visual and auditory ability for communication; moderate noise level. Note: The description may include additional postings or notices not relevant to the role; only the above content is retained for this refined description.
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