MDS Coordinator

American Medical Associates Watertown, MA, US

$90,000 - $110,000 / year

MDS Coordinator - LTC

Located in Watertown, MA

Salary:(depending on experience & licensure)

Qualifications:

· Must have Massachusetts RN or LPN license

· Must have MDS Coordinator and Case Management experience in long-term care and short term care

· Must have knowledge in Medicare, MLTC management, & HMO management

· Must know MDS 3.0

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.

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