MDS Coordinator

Competitive salary in the $90,000-$100,000 range, based on experience and qualifications Salaried leadership position overseeing a team of experienced MDS nurses Full-time, stable opportunity with an established long-term care organization Comprehensive benefits package, including: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Paid time off * Retirement benefits * Additional company-sponsored benefits Key leadership role supporting accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and quality resident care Collaborative work environment with support from nursing, therapy, billing, and facility leadership SUMMARY: To provide consistent application and oversight of the center's Resident Assessment Instrument process assuring timely and accurate assessment according to CMS guidelines. Through leadership and demeanor; represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and in the community as a whole. QUALIFICATIONS: * Registered Nurse – graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in the state (AANAC Certification preferred). * Professional experience in the practice of geriatric nursing. * Thorough knowledge of CPCS system. * Knowledge and expertise in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument including all applicable rules and regulations. * Knowledge of SNF Part A Medicare and Consolidated billing rules. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to conduct and document accurate assessments of patients. * Ability to interview patients and families to ensure an accurate picture of the patient's psychosocial/medical status is obtained. * Ability to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure accurate and timely completion of the MDS. * Organizational skills, ability to schedule and meet deadlines * Monitoring the overall medical record to validate support of MDS coding * Works with interdisciplinary team to assure timely completion of Resident Assessment Protocols and Patient Care Plans. * Supports the accuracy of medical record documentation through ongoing in-services to center partners. * Communication with the bookkeeping department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Ability to be on the standing or walking 8 to 12 hours per day. * Ability to lift 60 to 70 pounds on an occasional basis. * Ability to be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily. * Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients. * Able to speak in clear concise voice in order to communicate with patients who may be hearing-impaired. * Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity. * Able to manage own stress effectively. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Complete calendar for MDS timeframe and communicate with all departments to ensure completion timeliness from all departments. * Responsible for coordinating timely accurate completions of patient assessments (MDS). * Verifies completeness and accuracy of MDS through signing and dating of attestation statement. * Responsible for keeping the administrator and director of nursing informed of errors, defaults and deficits in the center's documentation and assessment system which would impact MDS accuracy or completion. * Coordinating with other departments to ensure accurate timing and scheduling of patient care plan meetings. * Coordinates with therapy and nursing in the selection of assessment reference states. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Assuring Resident Safety 2626 Walker Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-490-1599