Job Description

MDS Coordinator Location Olney, MD :

MDS Coordinator

Experience based payrate up to $50/hr + $5000 Sign On Bonus

Full Time Days

Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!

We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status and specific benefit offering

Responsibilities of an MDS Coordinator:

• Assess patients'/residents' physical, psychological, and psychosocial health. This includes assessing treatments like dialysis, chemotherapy, and physical therapy etc.
• Assist in developing care plans and goals for improving patient/resident health.
• Monitor patients'/residents 'medical insurance and payment plans. Provide required updates to managed care contractors for continued services.
• Manage documentation for patient/resident appeals.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to update care plans and track quality indicators as well as CMI.
• Create and submit reports to state and federal governments on patient health at the facility.
• Meet with patients'/residents' families and caregivers to discuss their condition and treatment plans.
• Capture, coordinate and manage data related to patient assessments.
• Works in collaboration with the MDS Team and Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident
• Assists with coordination and management of the assessment reference dates along with the rehabilitation site manager.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Discuss opportunities for capturing reimbursement with Medical director when appropriate.
• Maintain current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into the MDS system.
• Complete accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, residents and family members.
• Remain up to date on education regarding changes to PDPM, RAI manual, and CMI.
• As directed may attend interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information. Communicate changes and maintain and update records.
• Continually updates knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology,
• Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per Brooke Grove policy.

Requirements of an MDS Coordinator:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and at least two years of nursing experience in geriatric nursing and/or acute care nursing.
• Must possess a valid nursing license issued by the State of Maryland to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Possess sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in geriatric or acute care settings.
• Must be knowledgeable of the MDS current assessment process. RAC-CT preferred.
• 2 or more years of MDS experience is required.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Relocation package, Live out, Flexible hours,

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