Mds Coordinator Rn

**Skills Required**: Must have strong analytic skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, basic computer skills, and assessment skills. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment. Needs to be self-motivated as well as have the ability to motivate others. Needs to have a broad understanding of Long Term Care and enjoy working with elders. Needs to have a working knowledge of both state and federal regulations as they pertain to Long Term Care. Working knowledge of the current RAI processes in accordance with the regulations.

**MDS coordinator Job Description and Duties**:
This is a highly visible position which requires daily interaction with direct care givers, residents and family members as well as with a variety of regulatory agencies.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Manages the resident assessment process including the completion of the MDS and Care Plan in an accurate and timely manner (per state and federal regulations).
- Schedules each resident care plan meeting and the notice to all participants of the interdisciplinary team, including the resident and /or the resident representative.
- Promotes the resident's optimum wellness and rehabilitation potential for each resident
- Maximizes reimbursement
- Assures compliance with state and federal regulations
- Monitors systems for capturing appropriate supporting documentation
- Acts as a role model for professional nursing
- New admission and discharge tracking for assessment and payment purposes
- ICD-10 coding as required
- Managing the setting of assessment reference dates and scheduling as per the RAI manual including OBRA and PPS assessments
- Case management of Medicare and Medicaid residents, and of Managed care residents as needed
- Attends compliance education and trainings as required.
- Actively communicate with Health Concepts consultants for an RAI/PPS issues, concerns, or questions.
- Attends MDSC meetings as required.
- Any other duties as assigned by the MDS department head.

**Qualifications (Requirements, Education, License, Experience)**:

- RN or LPN licensed to practice in RI
- 1 year of clinical experience in Long Term Care
- Current RAI assessor certification and/or completed MDS training program

EOE