MDS COORDINATOR

EXPERIENCE:3 years experience in a skilled nursing sub-acute care facility with at least one year experience with MDS processing and completion.

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Current license to practice professional nursing in New Jersey; Completes I.V. certification course as Hospital policy; Completes CPR certification course as per Hospital policy; R.N. Completes Phlebotomy Certification as per Hospital policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, confused and/or combative patients, hazardous, chemicals, stressful situations, x-rays, flouroscopy, sharp instruments, needles, and electricity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, confused and/or combative residents, hazardous chemicals, stressful situations, x-rays, flouroscopy, sharp instruments, needles, and electricity

REPORT TO: Nurse Manager; Director of Nursing

CONTACTS: Residents, physician’s nurses, families, case managers, social workers, rehabilitation unit, and billing department.

SUPERVISORS: Covers for Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing in their absence.

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Understands the concept of medicare billing and PDPM /RUG; Proficient in completing the MDS; Responsible for completing, assigning, and overseeing MDS for timeliness and accuracy; Proficient in automatic transmission of MDS to NJ Department of Health. Participates in case management meetings; Sets assessment reference dates; Evaluates all rehab and nursing care documentation; Communicates with admissions, billing, unit personnel, physicians, and resident to collect necessary information; Contacts outside facilities as necessary; Sends RUG scores to billing office for billing purposes.

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

based on the needs of the operations