First Atlantic Healthcare
Apply for the MDS Coordinator role at First Atlantic Healthcare.
Position Overview Per Diem MDS Coordinator: As part of a high-functioning care team, conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the rules and regulations of State and federal government and the policies and goals of the facility. Reports to the Nurse Educator North – Beth Boutot. Training for position will be required to be in person. Once employee has successfully completed training and has a full understanding of all duties, position can be done remotely with travel as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Assess/oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity
Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents according to standards of nursing practice, regulatory requirements, inclusive of nursing restorative plans
Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff on proper documentation
Communicate MDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time
Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators
MDS Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred & RAC-CT certification preferred
Current, active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long term care population
Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs
Clear and effective communication skills
Understanding of Federal and State regulations pertaining to long term care and the resident assessment process
Medicare and MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement
MDS manual and updates; Quality Indicator System
Excellent organizational skills in areas of time management, prioritization, planning, execution and adaptability
Strong computer literacy. Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records
Work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement, and education support to grow your career with us
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision and disability
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care
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Position Overview Per Diem MDS Coordinator: As part of a high-functioning care team, conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the rules and regulations of State and federal government and the policies and goals of the facility. Reports to the Nurse Educator North – Beth Boutot. Training for position will be required to be in person. Once employee has successfully completed training and has a full understanding of all duties, position can be done remotely with travel as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Assess/oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity
Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents according to standards of nursing practice, regulatory requirements, inclusive of nursing restorative plans
Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff on proper documentation
Communicate MDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time
Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators
MDS Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred & RAC-CT certification preferred
Current, active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long term care population
Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs
Clear and effective communication skills
Understanding of Federal and State regulations pertaining to long term care and the resident assessment process
Medicare and MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement
MDS manual and updates; Quality Indicator System
Excellent organizational skills in areas of time management, prioritization, planning, execution and adaptability
Strong computer literacy. Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records
Work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement, and education support to grow your career with us
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision and disability
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care
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