MDS Coordinator

Healthcare Nursing Center Central Business District, MA 01601, US

Come Join our Amazing Team!!

We are a dedicated skilled nursing facility committed to providing exceptional care for our residents. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team.

Requirements:

Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN

Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)

Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills

Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations

Responsibilities:

Oversee and facilitate resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations

Establish and manage assessment schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion

Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Health

Coordinate resident care plans in compliance with regulatory requirements

Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary

Stay updated on Medicare changes and determine required documentation for reimbursement

Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care following the MDS process

Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team

Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS)

Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and documentation

Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced

Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes

Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS

Why Join Us:

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care

Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities

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