MDS Coordinator, RN - The Lodge at Mills River Health & Rehabilitation
Mills River, NC 28759
About the Job
The Lodge at Mills River Health & Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Full-Time MDS (Minimum Data Set) Nurse! Come with experience or start out with our on-the-job training program to learn the skillset required of MDS.
Qualifications
Experience:
- MDS, 1 year (Preferred)
- Or MDS-specific training
- LONG-TERM CARE, 1 year (Preferred)
Education and/or License:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission.
- Review all applications for admission.
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria.
- Remain in compliance with the RAI Manual.
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement.
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations.
- Ensure the plan of care for each resident is accurate and up to date.
At The Lodge at Mills River, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents. The Lodge at Mills River offers an excellent benefit package to full-time employees including vacation, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match.