MDS Coordinator - Zahav of Des Plaines

Zahav Healthcare is looking for a dedicated MDS Coordinator. At Zahav we are proud to be providing the gold standard in care. 

We are seeking an MDS Coordinator that will demonstrate the needs of our facility and keep us at our standard of care. This is for a candidate that is looking for growth.

We offer the following benefits to our team members:

• Competitive pay
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Apply today and learn more! 

 Description:

The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to assist the Director of Nursing while ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The MDS Coordinator coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan.

Responsibilities for MDS Coordinator:

·         Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary completion of the plan of care.

·         Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge/reentry and Medicaid tracking forms through the Point Click Care system.

·         Oversees functions related to the MDS 3.0 both regulatory and financial including scheduling, enduring timeliness in completion and submission, CAA and comprehensive care plan, reviewing and correcting validation reports, monitoring for significant changes and IPA.

·         Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation.

·         Completes patient assessments, data collection, and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the current version of MDS User’s Manual.

·         Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient’s care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare/Medicaid and insurance programs.

·         Provides interdisciplinary schedules for all MDS assessments and care plans as required by OBRA and PPS.

·         Assures that appropriate signatures are obtained as required.

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:

·         Graduate of an approved Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice required.

·         Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Excellent knowledge of Case- Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required. Through understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care planning process.

Apply online by clicking Apply Now or apply in person at:

Zahav of Des Plaines 

9300 Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, 60016

Zahav of Des Plaines is an equal opportunity employer.