POSITION/JOB SUMMARY:

The MDS Coordinator is part of the interdisciplinary professional senior living care team for the care center which collaborates with the long-term clinical and billing team to ensure proper codes are recorded in the medical record that is reflected in the billing process. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for up-to-date assessments of the residents and oversees the interdisciplinary assessment for all care center residents are completed by the interdisciplinary team within the scheduled timeframe. The MDS Coordinator monitors resident care by assessing procedures, documentation, speaking to residents/family members, and staff to ensure proper medical codes are captured for billing and Case Mix scoring. 

This FLSA Exempt Full-time position typically works Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm and reports to the Director of Senior Living.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Manage and assess resident care to ensure the facility provides consistent quality care.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Care Center Team (IDT).
• Assess and monitor resident care and wellbeing.
• Develop goals for improving treatment and care plans and communicate treatment and care plan to direct care staff.
• Evaluates residents’ cares
• Provides education and direction to staff as needed.
• Completes new resident and long-term care resident follow-ups to ensure they receive proper care.
• Leads care conferences to discuss resident conditions, treatments, and current plan of care, along with discuss new strategies that could be implemented.
• Coordinates the MDS process which includes scheduling and completing the MDS assessments and ensuring all sections are completed timely & thoroughly for all the residents. Will submit all MDS assessments to the CMS on a weekly basis.
• Ensure proper billing procedures are completed. Stays updated on current payment issues, interpretations and RAI/MDS updates; receives and shares information. Issues Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) completion and Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) completion if applicable to resident stay.
• RN on-call rotation for care center and assisted living on weekends and holidays.
• Expectation to serve on QA/QI sub-committee or task forces.
• Active & integral participant of the MDH State Survey Process.
• Uses the EMR accurately & efficiently.
• Practices correct infection control procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Helps other succeed. 

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
• Is knowledgeable of patient and resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients and residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, resident, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from any sort of harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, patients, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in-service and annual training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Medicare experience desired.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in LTC preferred.
• AAPACN certified in MDS or willingness to obtain within one year.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds at times.

Benefits Offered for 48+ hours (.6 FTE)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Supplemental Insurances
• Retirement (401a/457 Plan) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Sick & Safety Leave
• Extended Illness Bank

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. JHMS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.