MDS Coordinator, RN Long-Term Care
Overview
You will own the full MDS assessment lifecycle at a 106-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all Minimum Data Set assessments. Working with Marquis Health Consulting Services, you will drive reimbursement accuracy and regulatory compliance, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to capture resident care needs. Your work directly impacts care planning, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and survey readiness, making you a key player in the facility's clinical and financial success. This role offers a Monday-Friday schedule, daily pay, and competitive compensation between $38 and $60 per hour, within a supportive, values-driven environment.
What You'll Do8
- 1Complete all MDS assessments within regulatory deadlines, applying the latest RAI guidelines and CMS requirements.
- 2Validate MDS data entry and transmission, resolving discrepancies and validation issues to maintain data integrity.
- 3Build and present MDS reports to the Director of Nursing and leadership, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.
- 4Guide clinical teams on documentation and care planning, aligning MDS with resident needs and regulatory standards.
- 5Prepare for and support facility surveys and audits, providing documentation and responding to findings with corrective actions.
- 6Track Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement regulations, updating internal processes to reflect changes in MDS or RAI guidelines.
- 7Lead MDS-related quality improvement projects, analyzing outcomes and implementing process enhancements.
- 8Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident status and care needs across the MDS.
Requirements6
- 1RN or LPN license from an accredited nursing program, with active RN license required.
- 23+ years of clinical experience in long-term care settings, with prior MDS/RAI experience.
- 3Strong clinical assessment skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- 4Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.
- 5Familiarity with RAI/MDS guidelines and CMS regulations, including survey readiness.
- 6Proficiency in electronic health records and MDS software, with ability to troubleshoot data issues.
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$79 - $125k per year
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