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Now hiring an Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator-

Required qualifications include a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state. Must have 3 years of experience as a RN, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion preferred. MDS training must be completed within 6 months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.

MDS Coordinator Job Descriptions and Duties:

• Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.

• Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.

• Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.

• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.

• Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.

• Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.

• Utilize current RAI Manual as a resource during the assessment coding process.

• Schedule ARDs for payment assessments accurately capturing each resident’s clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes and schedule for all OBRA assessments daily, monthly, and as needed.

• Transmit assessments in accordance with current regulations. TO facilitate timely receipt of validation reports, will transmit as frequently as necessary to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System Assessment Submission and Processing System data base.

• Confirm transmission files by review and printing of initial and final validation reports. Correct any fatal errors immediately and retransmits the assessment until an accepted validation report is received.

• Ensure the Business Office designee receives the initial and final validation report that acknowledges the acceptance of the MDS into the QIES ASAP. Facilitate the completion and updating of resident care plans with the IDT to reflect each resident’s current needs.

• Attend or participate in continuing education related to the RAI process and related programs. Complete all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.

• Perform administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to QAPI activities and participation in department or committee meetings.

Lafayette Center offers a rich benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay

• Low-cost Health Insurance

• Free Life Insurance

401k Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)

We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve.

We look forward to having you join our team!