Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional and caring person to join us in making a difference in the lives of seniors! Bridgeway Senior Living is seeking an MDS Coordinator for our skilled nursing facility. If you have a love & passion for the geriatric community and value making an impact in their lives, you belong here! Not to mention... WE ARE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!! COMPETITVE COMPENSATION ~ ~ OPP0RTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Coordinate and oversee Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for each resident utilizing the appropriate forms required by the type of assessment.
- Coordinate and oversee Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for each resident utilizing the appropriate forms required by the type of assessment.
- Establish the assessment reference date (ARD), reason for the assessment, accuracy, timely completion and submission for each assessment.
- Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed.
- Meet with and solicit feedback from department supervisors concerning the resident assessment/care plan functions of the facility.
- Participation in the facility compliance program including utilization review and monthly triple check for billing accuracy.
- Review medical records for accurate documentation of the resident’s condition and make recommendations for the improvement of documentation as directed.
- Conduct pre-admission nursing screening as directed to ensure Medicare Part A eligibility entitlement and coverage for all relevant referrals and new admissions.
- Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.
- Participate in functions involving discharge plans as necessary.
- Prepare Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) within the time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines.
- Ensure appropriate and accurate completion of the physician certification and recertification form, Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF ABN) and Medicare non-coverage letter.
- Monitor residents for change in condition through facility IDT meetings per facility policies.
- Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update diagnosis for each change in resident condition as appropriate.
- Contribute and collaborate in the development of the annual facility assessment providing updates as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.
- Maintain and periodically update written facility policies and procedures that govern the development, use and implementation of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plan.
- Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the resident assessment/care plans.
- Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.
- Monitor the MDS website and portal for up-to-date changes in the RAI manual monthly; distribute changes in the RAI manual to the IDT as needed.
- Review quality measures reports monthly and make recommendations to the QAPI Committee.
- Complete electronic submission of required documentation to the state database and other entities in accordance with facility policies.
- Conduct and coordinate the completion and submission of MDS within the required timeframe.
- Submit and monitor the nursing home final validation report to verify assessment submission.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Serve on, participate in and attend various other committees of the facility (e.g., policy advisory, QAPI, etc.) as required and as appointed by the Administrator.
- Coordinate with therapist to report resident progress for those residents receiving direct therapy services under Medic