MDS Coordinator - RN

Description:

St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Laconia, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s continuum of care. We are a 5-star facility and a proud recipient of the Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award for overall satisfaction.

St. Francis is looking for a full time (40 hours/week) RN MDS Coordinator Minimum Data Set Nurse to join our Nursing Administration Team. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services to ensure RAI guidelines are followed with a focus on person-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a background in long term care nursing setting.

RN MDS Coordinator Full Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan (max out of pocket deductible $600.00)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Additional pay if you are enrolled in an employer sponsored healthcare plan
Critical illness, accident, long-term disability and pet insurance available
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401K Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

MDS Coordinator Job responsibilities include:

· Knowledge of all aspects of the RAI/MDS process to include person-centered care planning, Medicare PDPM reimbursement, scheduling, month-end triple check, appeals process and Medicare certification process

· Maintain current PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid/Private assessment schedules with proper reference dates for regular distribution to therapies, dietary, social service, activities and nursing.

· Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and person-centered care planning

· Understand and follow through with the RAI process, including MDS assessment, Triggers and CAAS, and Care Planning.

· Maintain the Medicare certification/ recertification binder to meet the requirements of Medicare physician certification for Part A & B services.

· Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as they pertain to Long Term Care including state, federal, and OBRA regulations.

Requirements:

· Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New Hampshire license

· RAC-CT certification preferred

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, including experience with the RAI process and person-centered care planning

· Must have strong clinical and communication skills

· Extensive knowledge of the RAI process and reimbursement requirements for both federal and state

· Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task throughout the day

· Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred

· Experience in developing templates to utilize in facility for audit/educational use

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.