RN MDS Full-time
Aperion Care Chicago Heights

MDS Coordinator

Aperion Care Chicago Heights Chicago Heights, IL 60411, US
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*$10,000 Sign On Bonus!*

SUMMARY: The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
  • Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change.
  • Communicates level of care for new residents to all disciplines.
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state, and medical standards.
  • Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
  • Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
  • Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary, and maintains appropriate records.
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
  • Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conferences.
  • Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate.
  • Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
  • Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that the resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
  • Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
  • Generates appropriate forms to complete the level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
  • Long Term Care Experience preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

(SIGN-ON BONUS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND MUST MEET MINIMUM HOURS WORKED REQUIREMENT)

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