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MDS Coordinator

Objective The MDS Coordinator assists the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator with ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The MDS Coordinator coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Principal Responsibilities Assists the center in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification. Actively participates in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficiencies Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary completion of the plan of care. Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge/reentry and Medicaid tracking forms through the PointClickCare system. Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation. Completes patient assessments, data collection, and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the current version of MDS User’s Manual. Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient’s care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare/Medicaid and insurance programs. Ensures timely submission of the MDSs to the State with proper follow-up on validation errors. Maintains validation records from the submission process in a systematic and orderly fashion. Qualifications Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse / License Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice required. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Excellent knowledge of Case- Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required. Through understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care planning process.

Full-time

5 days ago

Patient Care RN

Bayhealth Dover, DE

$37.98 - $58.87 / hour

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Kent Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 80 Hours Shift: Days SALARY RANGE: 37.98 - 58.87 HOURLY General Summary: Provides professional nursing care within the Medical Oncology Department in the Bayhealth Cancer Center locations. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedure and philosophy. Responsibilities: The oncology nurse systematically, accurately, and continually collects and documents appropriate pertinent data for each patient visit. Administers and monitors treatment regimens to ensure the right drug is given to the right patient, in the right dose, at the right time, with the right documentation. Formulates desired outcomes in conjunction with colleagues, patients, and families and evaluates effectiveness of interventions. Is responsible for patient and family education related to cancer, by informing the patient and family regarding the treatment process. Systematically evaluates effectiveness of nursing practice by: participating in quality assessment and improvement activities and incorporating evidenced-based investigations into practice. Acquires and improves personal knowledge of cancer care and oncology nursing. Uses ethical principles as a basis for decision making and patient advocacy. Nursing practice is guided by the ANA Code of Nurses, Oncology Nursing Society, and Infusion Nursing guidelines and ethical principles. Provides an environment that is nonjudgmental and open to the decisions of the patient and family. Understands the rationale for human subject protection during research. Assumes the responsibility for billing accuracy and treatment authorizations. Completes required billing to patient’s accounts in a timely manner at each patient visit. All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Associate Degree Nursing Or Nursing Diploma. Credential(s): Registered Nurse, ONS - within 1 month of hire ( Must be obtained within 1 month of hire, if not already obtained. To be maintained and updated every two years as designated) OCN within 3 years of hire in not already obtained & Basic Life Support Experience: Required: 2 years RN Med/Surg experience. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable. Experience: Preferred: Prior Oncology experience. To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/