Regional MDS Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Supervise facilities to guarantee assessments are carried out in accordance with established guidelines.

• Provide oversight during the facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.

• Monitor and track the effective use of PDPM tools, which include Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, and Point Right.

• Develop clinical reporting systems linking RDO and RDCS.

• Conduct monthly Regional MDS workshops focusing on PDPM and CMS-related regulations.

• Monitor and track QM and QASP performance, offering data analysis and clinical recommendations.

• Aid in the review of MDS/PDPM claims for accuracy and create clinical trend analyses.

• Deliver PDPM and MDS training to newly appointed MDS Coordinators.

• Establish performance evaluation systems for MDS Nurses in collaboration with facility Administrators.

• Ensure that triggered resident assessment protocol areas are incorporated into residents' care plans.

• Evaluate and ascertain health status and care level for new admissions.

• Guarantee the precise and prompt completion of all MDS Assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.

• Communicate the level of care for new residents to all relevant disciplines.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts to complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for new admissions within regulatory time limits.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent accredited nursing program degree.

• MDS certification is preferred.

• Experience in clinical and management positions, ideally in a regional or corporate environment.

• Familiarity with CMS/OIG surveys and regulations.

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Proficiency in applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world situations.

• Ability to tackle practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization is limited.

• Skill in interpreting written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Extended use of a desktop or laptop computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.