Case Manager/ MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility 02

Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: Full-Time: 40 hours
AM Shift
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:
$37.00 - $61.00
JOB SUMMARY:
The Case Manager/MDS Coordinator- reports directly to the Director of Nursing Services and is responsible for coordinating the MDS?s and Care management of patients, working with the interdisciplinary team in a timely, accurate manner and transmittal of the Minimum Data Set and managing Case Management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates the MDS process for all residents in accordance with state and federal regulations. Appropriately codes patients diagnoses.
2. Keeps the resident care plan and assessment up to date.
3. Ensures that data is accurately entered into the computer and transmitted to CMS in accordance with the regulations.
4. Assumes the overall responsibility for the coordination of patient care planning, case management and actively participates in the process
5. Analyzes and monitors facility quality indicators derived from CMS database and notifies the Director and develop action plans.
6. Coordinates Utilization Review activities, updates payers on patient progress. Works with Business Office to obtain authorizations, track and bill patient days. Assists with collections as needed.
7. Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e., suction and oxygen immediately available when needed.
8. Recognizes signs of abuse and reports timely and appropriately to the Unit Abuse Coordinator.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Company Policy: We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Required Qualification: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the State of California.
2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.
3. Computer skills required.
4. Minimum of two years recent SNF experienced preferred.
5. MDS Certified.
**No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations: Registered Nurses

Degree Required: High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher