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Presbyterian Living

MDS Coordinator - RN

Presbyterian Living, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208

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Westminster Place 3200 Grant Street Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Westminster Place is seeking a dedicated

Part Time MDS Coordinator

for the Nursing Administration department. Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living community, an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities.

Westminster Place - MDS Coordinator - Part Time - (9am-5pm) - Skilled Nursing Department. Compensation: $41.84 per hour - $62.71 per hour (Salary based on years of experience). Job Responsibilities

Ensures the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) within federally mandated guidelines and timelines for each resident.

Leads the RAI team in guidance for PDPM requirements. Ensures that correct diagnosis for maximum reimbursement is chosen based on PDPM guidelines.

Processes CATs and CAAs for admission, 14-day, annual, and significant change MDS, evaluates and adds to resident Care Plan as appropriate for both Medicare Part A and non-Medicare residents.

Determines, at readmission of a resident, whether a new MDS must be completed or the previous one is adequate, depending upon whether or not there has been a major, permanent change in the resident's condition.

Notifies all involved disciplines of the following:

Date an admission MDS is due.

Whether a new MDS must be initiated for a resident who has been readmitted and date it is due.

Date a new MDS must be completed for a significant change in condition.

Date an annual MDS is due.

Date a quarterly MDS is due.

Date a Medicare required MDS (e.g. 5-day, 14-day, etc.) is due.

Date an OMRA (other Medicare required assessment) is due.

Ensures that a minimum of 15 months MDS information is available for each resident in a skilled bed.

Maintains personal records to track admission, Medicare, quarterly, annual, readmission, and significant change reassessment MDS for each resident.

Assists and instructs nursing personnel as well as other disciplines in the correct process for completing the MDS.

Transmits MDS information to the Federal Government, CMS, for residents in all certified beds in a timely fashion. Maintains transmission log and validation reports.

Why Choose us?!

Retirement Savings:

403(b) with employer match.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

Confidential support services.

Continuing Education Support:

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.

Commuter Benefits:

public transportation and mileage reimbursement.

Chaplain Counseling:

Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support.

Wellhub:

Gym benefit for fitness and health.

Onsite Fitness Centers:

Convenient access to gym facilities.

Employee Engagement:

Organize events to build community.

Financial Counseling:

Professional advice for financial wellbeing.

Mentorship Program:

Guidance and career development.

Education Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.

Qualifications

Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.

CPR Certification Required - Accredited by American Heart Association.

Wound care certification or willingness to complete certification within 1 year of starting the job.

One year as an RN in a hospital (general care) or long-term caresetting with adults preferred.

Experience with MDS and Care Plans recommended.

Knowledge of Medicare regulations and MDS 3.0.

About Us Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904. Presbyterian Living proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, and The Moorings in Arlington Heights.

Presbyterian Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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