RN MDS Full-time
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare

MDS Coordinator

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Britton, SD 57430, US

MDS Coordinator Nurse

Wage negotiable depending on experience!

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Job Summary:

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is seeking a MDS Coordinator Nurse to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Participates as part of the Nursing Center Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for Medicare management as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate the IDT in timely completion of the assessments.

  • Utilize MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).

  • Communicate ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.

  • Complete Care Area Assessments (CAAs) as required.

  • Complete care plan items relevant to current MDS and attend care plan meetings as assigned.

  • Monitor the overall documentation in the medical record to validate that it supports MDS coding.

  • Participate in Medicare utilization management as assigned.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

  • Required: Current RN Licensure in the State of Employment

  • Required: Computer aptitude with the EMR for this position

  • Preferred: Two years’ experience working in a long-term care 

  • Preferred: Experience with Residence Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and MDS certification 

  • Preferred: Point Click Care (PCC) experience 

Benefit Highlights:

  • Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

  • DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

1311 Vander Horck Street, Britton, SD 57430

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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