MDS Coordinator / RN (Registered Nurse) - Parklands Care Center

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MDS Coordinator / RN (Registered Nurse)

We are currently seeking a skilled, compassionate, dedicated, and driven experienced MDS Coordinator to join our ever-growing team!

ABOUT PARKLANDS CARE CENTER- Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Our team consists of experienced, energetic, dedicated and compassionate individuals & leaders.

Our mission

is to provide a patient-centered care environment, that promotes a positive team environment, with honesty, dignity, and respect. And to maintain our reputation for being the preferred source for long term care/skilled nursing and rehabilitation within the communities we serve.

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) PTO and Holiday Pay

 Responsibilities of a MDS:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in a long-term care and Short-Term Rehabilitation / Skilled Nursing Center

• Ensuring the center stays in compliance with current professional practice standards, physician’s orders, company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations.

• Conducts education on the RAI process for employees involved in the MDS process.
• The coordinator will assist with the PDPM process and meetings as well as completing assessments, CAA’s, care plans and assisting to ensure correct coding for the QMs as well as ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and transmission of the department MDS’s.

Qualifications for a MDS Coordinator:

·         Valid Florida RN (Registered Nurse) License

·         Current CPR

·         MDS Experience Preferred

• Requires experience in clinical reimbursement as it relates to MDS completion, accuracy and transmission.
• Knowledge of the MDS, RAI process and an understanding of Medicare regulations with regards to PDPM and OBRA
• Responsible for the overall PDPM process and meetings as well as completing assessments, CAA’s, care plans and assisting to ensure correct coding for the QMs as well as ensuring timeliness, accuracy and transmission of the department MDS’s.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.