MDS/Care Plan Coordinator - Allure of Knox County

Salary-Full Time: Monday - Friday *Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

*Part of On Call Rotation 

We offer competitive earnings with benefits, a supportive working environment and opportunity for advancement. We offer a dollar-for-dollar match on your 401k up to 3%.

• Benefits: 3% Matching 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid time off for full time employees, tuition reimbursement and more.

SUMMARY: The MDS/Care Plan Coordinator Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of this facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the facility.
• Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category.
• Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate.
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Experience in Long Term Care industry preferred.
• CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL and SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The physical and sensory requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

 "At Allure, You're Family"

Referral Bonus: Bring a friend! If you refer an RN, LPN, or CNA to work Full Time, you will receive a $500 referral bonus!!

(Please inquire about the specifics of rules and requirements of the Referral Bonus)

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