MDS Coordinator LPN

Aventura at Assumption Village -

Aventura at Assumption Vilalge is currently seeking a skilled and experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator. Why join Aventura at Assumption Village?

Aside from joining a brand new management team that fosters teamwork and job satisfaction, here are some of the cool perks and benefits you are eligible for:

All inclusive PTO - take off when you want

flexible schedule

401k with employer match

extremely low rates and out of pocket costs for a medical plan on an open network

wellness program to supplement medical and increase take-home pay

Daily Pay option

MDS Coordinator Salary: $32-$44 per hour depending on experience, skill, and RN / LPN

MDS Coordinator Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Works in collaboration with the Facility Rehab Manager to ensure the most appropriate assessment reference date (ARD) is utilized for Medicare assessments through the use of the PPS pathway.

Initiates directs and maintains the Medicare PPS/OBRA Assessment schedule to ensure timely completion of all assessments. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team to set appropriate ARD for all assessments.

Ensures all new admissions have an MDS completed timely and accurately.

Ensures each Quarterly MDS is accurate, complete, and timely.

Ensures each Annual MDS assessments are accurate, complete, and timely.

Collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to identify Significant Change in Status MDS.

In services and trains current and new staff in clinical reimbursement systems and issues, as identified.

Maintains a current knowledge base regarding State and Federal Regulations, PPS and the RAI Process.

Coordinates oversees and ensures the timely completion of the RAI process (MDS, CAA’s & Care Plan).

Leads and directs the Interdisciplinary Team in the Care Plan Process.

Manages communication with Managed Care and other payer sources.

Performs ongoing evaluation from pre-admission through discharge to ensure an appropriate reimbursement level for each resident. Evaluates care to ensure that services and products provided match the benefits available.

Reviews medical records, care plans, charting to ensure documentation supports the care provided and reimbursement level. Monitors facility practice to ensure compliance with guidelines for participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefit programs. Initiates action needed to ensure compliance.

Reviews State MDS validation reports to identify issues and/or processes to ensure accuracy of submitted MDS’s.

Attends and participates in in-service training, Performance Improvement committees and meetings as scheduled and directed.

Qualifications:

Possesses a current license to practice in the State as an LPN / RN

Minimum 2 years experience in MDS in LTC / SNF