MDS RN
Blue Point Nursing and Rehab Center
Baltimore, MD
Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses · Administrative & Consulting Nurses
Posted Jun 17
- Unit
- Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $6/hr below the median
The median for Administrative & Consulting Nurses in Maryland is $51/hr, across 9 postings.
About this role
MDS & Assessment Coordination
Role
Overview
Complete and coordinate all MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, significant change).
Ensure accuracy and timely submission of MDS assessments in compliance with CMS guidelines.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings related to resident assessments.
Care Planning
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop individualized care plans.
Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs, goals, and preferences.
Update care plans based on assessment findings and changes in condition.
Regulatory Compliance
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS and care planning.
Prepare for surveys and audits by ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
Stay updated on CMS/RUG/PDPM guidelines and changes.
Clinical Documentation
Review medical records to ensure supporting documentation aligns with MDS coding.
Educate nursing staff on proper documentation practices.
Identify and correct discrepancies in clinical documentation.
Reimbursement & Quality Measures
Monitor case mix index (CMI) and reimbursement trends.
Assist in maximizing reimbursement through accurate coding.
Track and report quality measures and outcomes.
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as a liaison between nursing, therapy, and billing departments.
Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
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Requirements
- RN
- Medical performance measurement report preparation
- Care plan evaluation
- Skilled nursing facility
- Long-term care regulations
- Caregiving documentation requirements
- CMS
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare documentation compliance audits
Place
- City
- Baltimore, MD
- Median rent
- $1,331/mo
- Local household income
- $62,177/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Baltimore area index 104.5, where 100 is the national average.
Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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