MDS Care Plan Coordinator

MDS Care Plan Coordinator

MDS Care Plan Coordinator

At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center, we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entire well-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting that promotes dignity and respect for all residents.

Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in our entire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings to the organization.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time (40 hours/per week and benefit eligible) MDS Care Plan Coordinator to join our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.

 The MDS Care Plan Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

·         Completes an admission care plan for the residents.

·         Determines the Assessment Reference Date at time of admission.

·         Advices the unit of the “look back” period and provides the unit with the Certified Nursing Assistant worksheet.

• Schedules assessments for all Medicare residents to meet PPS guidelines, notifies appropriate staff assessment dates and assures that required time frames are met without exception.
• Conducts the full assessment on or before day 5^th. Coordinates the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment on or Before day 14th.
• Notifies the Interdisciplinary Team of the Resident Care Plan meeting.  Coordinates the Care Plan meeting.
• Completes and faxes to the corporate office the Medicare Verification of Funding form in a timely manner (By Day 5 upon admission and upon RUGS III level change during stay).  Coordinates all RUGS III level changes throughout resident’s stay, working closely with Therapy and Nursing.  Communicates all reimbursement level changes to Business Office Manager as soon as pending level change is identified.
• Identifies potential discrepancies between therapy provides and RUG III claimed on Medicare A residents.
• Runs draft of all MDS’s prior to locking the MDS on all Medicare A residents, and assures all MDS’s are transmitted within the required time frames.
• Attends and actively participates in all utilization review and therapy team conference meetings.

·       The Manager on Duty will do facility rounds, checking each department and getting reports from the nursing supervisors. Duties will include, but are not limited to, facility tours for prospective admissions, assisting with resolution of resident concerns and overall facility operation.

·         All other duties assigned.

 Qualified applicants will have the following:

·         Must have an active Florida Registered Nurse License, BSN.

·         Minimum, three (3) years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

·         Point Click Care experience preferred.

·         Must know basic data entry, MDS software experience  preferred

·         Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and possess good communication skills.

·         Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

·         Must possess the ability to handle tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

·         Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.

·         Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.

·         Must be able to carry out and understand written and oral instructions.

·         Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.

 Working Conditions:

·    Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility

·    Ability to sit for time required to complete paperwork duties required

• Concrete organizational skills
• Able to work well with staff (Nursing, Therapy, Interdisciplinary team members, Business Office)
• Understands clinical skills and documentation

·      Able to be mobile which includes lifting up to 20 lbs. of force or force frequently.

·    Essential physical demands include: lifting, climbing, bending, pushing, standing or sitting, reaching, hearing and speaking. However, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·     Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

Highlights of our benefits package:

·         Medical coverage (3 options)

·         Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account

·         Dental coverage (3 options)

·         Vision coverage

·         Flexible Spending Account

·         Dependent Care Account

·         Employer paid life insurance policy

·         Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft

·         401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match

·         Paid time off package

We look forward to your interest in our organization and learning more about you!

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