Regional MDS Consultant (RN)

Allure HCS is looking for an Regional MDS Consultant (RN) to oversite all 15 facilities for the Quad City Area.

Facilities:

Allure of Galesburg, Allure of Geneseo, Allure of Knox County, Allure of Lake Storey, Allure of Mendota, Allure of Moline, Allure of Mt Carroll, Allure of Peru,

Allure of Pinecrest , Allure of Prophetstown, Allure of Quad Cities, Allure of Sterling, Allure of Stockton, Allure of Walnut, Allure of Zion

The Regional MDS Consultant (RN) is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facilities. This role will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) process, including staff training and education initiatives
Serve as the primary resource to facility MDS Coordinators within Allure HCS 15 facility homes
Conduct orientation sessions to all employees involved in the MDS process
Provide ongoing education for employees
Maintain current working knowledge of MDS and ensure regulatory change are applied to the program and functional
Develop training materials and distribute to facility staff as needed
Update the MDS User Manual as necessary
Travel to facilities to evaluate facility production and train facility staff
Responsible for CMS TPE and ADR audits
Must be well-versed in the PDPM payment process for Medicare Part A
Create weekly update of current MDS issues being addressed, fix-it procedural guides and other information and issue to the facilities
Review facility processing and advise Administrator of abnormal trends
Prepare and submit reports on facility operations, as required
Attend and/or conduct meetings, as required, to carry out responsibilities
Ensure adequate preparation for, and participate in, regulatory compliance surveys
Must stay in compliance with all state, federal, and government agencies
Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction
Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active nurse license to practice as an RN
Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities
Must have extensive working knowledge in the MDS completion process in the long-term care environment
Experience in a multi-site, regional capacity
Two to three years of experience as a MDS Coordinator
RAC-CT or RNAC preferred
Leadership and supervisory experience preferred
You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done

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