MDS Coordinator/Case Manager

American Medical Associates Greenfield, MA 01302, US

$110,000 - $119,999.99 / year

MDS Coordinator

Located in Greenfield, MA

Salary Range: $110K to $125K Per Year *Based On Experience*

Responsibilities:

Completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned.
Monitors completion of MDSs by other disciplines within timeframes prescribed by regulatory guidelines
Advises supervisor of incomplete and/or untimely assessments by disciplines other than nursing.
Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents.
Initiates care plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for assigned residents.
Generates and distributes monthly care plan calendar for the following month.
Conducts care plan conferences for assigned residents.

Qualifications:

Must have Massachusetts RN license

Prior MDS experience in long-term care

Must have long-term care/nursing home experience

Must know MDS 3.0 & MMQ

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